About us
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a motivated individual to join the Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance team as a Motor Vehicle Fitter. The role will primarily involve working as part of a small team carrying out planned and unscheduled works on the Council’s Fleet of vehicles and plant machinery.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 7 SCP 20 - 25 £32,597 - £36,363 Pro Rata £16.90 - £18.85 Per Hour
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Shift Pattern. Mon – Thurs: 6.30 am – 2.30pm or 2pm to 10pm; Fri: 6.30am – 2.00pm or 2pm – 9;30pm
Main Place of Work: The Alps Depot, Wenvoe, CF5 6AA
Temporary Reason: N/A
Description:
The Individual will carry out or assist repairs on a full range of cars, heavy commercial, light commercial and plant equipment, which will include undertaking diagnosis of faults, ordering parts, preparing vehicles correctly for MOT and completing work to DVSA standards.
About you
You will need:
1. NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Part 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
2. Experience in the operations and working practices of a Council’s vehicle repair workshop.
3. Experience of the essential requirements in the preparation of vehicles for MOT Test.
4. Experience in vehicle inspection to meet the standards set by DVSA
5. Skilled in disciplines of the repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
6. Holder for a valid VOSA MOT tester’s certificate or the capability to attain a certificate.
7. Commitment to undertake further training for professional development and enhance knowledge of ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) technologies
8. Full Driving Licence with a minimum of B Group.