Description
As a Vehicle Technician in one of our workshops, you'll mostly be repairing and maintaining our fleet of delivery vehicles, ensuring they are safe and roadworthy to both DVSA and Partnership standards.
You'll be working with many experienced technicians and they will ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed and excel in your role. Giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career.
In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour.
At a glance
- Due to the nature of this role, you will need to be Over 18
- Salary: up to £55,000, depending on skills and experience, plus overtime is readily available.
- Working Hours: Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week on a 2-week alternating rota:
- Week 1: Sunday to Thursday - 22:00-06:00
- Week 2: Monday to Friday - 22:00-06:00
- Contract type: Permanent role
- Location: Bracknell VMU
What you'll be doing
- You'll be working on our large HGV lorries. It will be your job to ensure all vehicles are maintained to a safe and roadworthy standard to both DVSA and Partnership's requirements.
- Ensuring that relevant sections of all inspections, services, and defect sheets are completed in compliance with our 'O' Licence obligations and that all spare requests and time books are completed daily.
- You'll be aware of best practices and current commercial vehicle repair techniques, to ensure high-quality repairs are carried out in a cost-effective manner and that the use of spare parts and consumables reflects the level of work carried out.
Why join us? Our Vehicle Workshop is growing, and you'll be working with many experienced Partners. Our current technicians will ensure you have all the tools you need to perform effectively and thrive in your role, giving you the opportunities to develop your knowledge and progress your career. You'll also be around to offer guidance and support the development of our apprentices within the workshop too, allowing you to share your own knowledge and experience for the growth of the team.
Essential Experience/Qualifications required:
- City and Guilds Level 3 Vehicle technician or equivalent qualifications
- Full UK Manual Driving Licence
- A proven background in transport commercial vehicle repairs
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle legislation and roadworthiness
Desirable Skills:
- IRTEC
- LGV C+E Driving Licence