Overview
As a Fleet Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Sandwell MBC’s diverse fleet.
Working from our central depot, you’ll maintain a wide range of vehicles and equipment that support essential in-house and external services such as housing repairs, grounds maintenance, highways operations, household waste collections and street cleansing.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
* Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment, including engines, gearboxes, chassis, and electrical systems.
* Conduct inspections and MOT preparations in line with DVSA standards and regulations.
* Diagnose faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and electrical systems using advanced diagnostic tools.
* Carry out welding, fabrication, bodywork, and painting tasks within workshop capabilities.
* Prepare new fleet items for operational use, including livery application and modifications.
* Attend roadside breakdowns and provide recovery support, ensuring safety and compliance.
* Mentor and support apprentices and junior staff, contributing to their development and training.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Level 3 NVQ Automotive Maintenance and Repair
* LGV Class 2 Category C Licence – Candidates will be accepted with a category B licence and provided training in order to obtain the required category C licence in 12-months.
* Experience of conducting maintenance, inspection, repair and test services for a diverse fleet including vehicles such as light vehicle van/Tipper's, Small Plant machines, Sweepers, and Large Refuse Vehicles.
* Experience of working in a Heavy Commercial Vehicle workshop.
* F gas licence.
* Fork lift operator’s licence.
* Tail lift LOLER certification.
* Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid vehicle system repair & replacement
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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