At Plantexpand, we offer our customers an all-in-one, go-to destination for vehicle and plant repairs and maintenance. We also offer a comprehensive outsourcing service to a whole range of clients. We created our own Asset Management System designed to give our customers an overview of everything from spend analysis to VOR tracking, booking fleet availability and much more.
We focus on keeping our customers happy through our bespoke service and longstanding relationships. We work with many nationally recognised companies including Thames Water, ARI, UKPN, Cadent, Rivus, the AA and St John's Ambulance to name a few!
Due to company growth, we are now recruiting for a Workshop Vehicle Technician to join our team in our Wickford workshop.
This role is Monday to Friday, 08:00am-17:30pm, based in Wickford.
*Responsibilities:*
* Discussing required repairs with admin team and customers.
* Calculating the expected time for repairs.
* Inspecting vehicles and diagnosing any required work.
* Repairing or replacing components as required.
* Road testing vehicles to test repair work or diagnose.
* Fitting and servicing vehicle accessories, including parking sensors, cameras, tow-bars and reverse cameras.
* Performing service and vehicle system safety checks.
* Performing vehicle maintenance tasks, such as changing oil and air filters, brakes, clutch, gearbox, suspension and diagnostics as required.
* Cleaning and maintaining the work environment to ensure equipment longevity and workplace safety.
* To carry out quality checks on all technician's work and discuss findings.
* When requested visit off site locations and carry out safety guidelines are adhered to both personal and team health and well-being is kept in mind.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Health and Safety:*
* Ensure that all activities are undertaken with consideration of your own and other colleagues Health and Safety.
* Control approximately any substances that fall under COSHH Regulations such as oils, lubricating agents, cleaning agents.
* Manage own H&S items such as Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments & Safety Data Sheets as well as First Aid items.
*Required Education, Skills and Qualifications:*
* Level 3 qualification is required for this position.
* Proven experience in a similar role is required for this position.
* MOT testing experience would be advantageous.
* Full valid Driving Licence with 6 points or less.
* Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent qualifications.
* Maintain any required professional qualifications.
* Conduct yourself in a manner that protects the corporate image and integrity.
*Person Specification:*
* Problem solving ability/initiative.
* Great interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
* Be self-driven and pro-active.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £36,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:* Company events
Experience:* Vehicle maintenance and repair: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:* Level 3 vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (required)* UK Driving Licence? (required)
Work Location: In person