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Job Introduction
Are you a skilled and reliable Vehicle Mechanic seeking a new opportunity? Come and join us at National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) and be part of the Operations Support Transport Team.
Based at our Derby garage you will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, playing a vital role in maintaining the vehicle fleet.
You will be working with a small team and will work on a variety of specialist vehicles ensuring they are fit for purpose and ready to support our engineers in the field.
Main Responsibilities
Our Transport teams ensure National Grids fleet operation is on the road 24/7, 365 days a year. Helping to ensure the vehicle fleet is maintained with minimum downtime to enable the fleet to be operated in the most cost effective and efficient way possible.
* Day to day management of own workload including liaising with customers.
* Routine maintenance of all vehicles, including heavy goods.
* Repairing and maintaining plant trailers and ancillary equipment.
* Arranging repairs and maintenance with contracted suppliers.
* Preparing and presenting vehicles for annual testing.
* Road testing and diagnosing vehicle faults.
* Ordering of parts as required for the maintenance and repair of the Transport fleet.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a qualified and time served Vehicle Technician and hold the appropriate NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent qualification. A full driving license is essential for this role and holding a valid LGV (Class C) driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided to the successful candidate.
Alongside a good approach to customer service you will have the ability to work well by yourself as well as working within a team environment. You will be able to consistently maintain high quality standards and work within given timescales.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.
About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Our Transport teams ensure that the National Grid fleet operation is on the road 24/7, 365 days a year. That means taking responsibility for safety, ensuring legal compliance and delivering it all cost-effectively.
As well as asset management, the team also oversees driver support and training and strives to ensure National Grid Electricity Distribution employees enjoy a service that enables them to work effectively and efficiently.
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