Semi-Skilled Fleet Technician

Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician
Location: North West London
Pay Rate: £19.77 per hour PAYE / £25.31 per hour Umbrella inc Holiday
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Shift: Rotating weekly shifts

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Semi-Skilled / Skilled Fleet Technician to join a London based council on a temporary basis.

The successful candidate will work within the Council's workshop environment, carrying out vehicle maintenance and repairs while ensuring all work is completed in line with strict Health & Safety, O License and DVSA requirements.

This is a hands-on role suitable for an experienced workshop technician or mechanic who has experience working with Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and/or Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) and is keen to develop their technical skills further.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle maintenance, servicing and repairs to the required professional standards.
• Work on Light Goods and Heavy Goods Vehicles and associated equipment.
• Complete all work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, O License requirements and DVSA standards.
• Apply appropriate technical methods and workshop standards when completing repairs and maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with the Workshop Supervisor or Manager throughout maintenance and repair processes.
• Complete allocated workloads within agreed timescales.
• Complete and submit all relevant workshop documentation accurately and on time.
• Carry out vehicle and equipment checks and testing as required.
• Follow documented safe working practices, risk assessments and workshop procedures.
• Comply with COSHH requirements, including the safe handling and storage of relevant substances and materials.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe workshop environment.
• Take responsibility for and respect Council tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Undertake technical training from internal and external sources as required.
• Hold, or be willing to undertake training for, relevant licenses required to drive or test vehicles and equipment.
• Support the wider workshop team to maintain an effective and reliable vehicle maintenance service.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a vehicle workshop, mechanical maintenance or fleet environment.
• Semi-skilled or skilled mechanical/vehicle maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair procedures.
• Experience working on LGVs and/or HGVs would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, O License and DVSA requirements.
• Ability to follow risk assessments, COSHH procedures and documented workshop processes.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise with supervisors and colleagues.
• Ability to manage an allocated workload and complete work within agreed timescales.
• Willingness to undertake further technical training where required.
• Relevant driving or vehicle-related licenses would be advantageous, or willingness to obtain them through training.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a busy workshop team.

Working Hours
The role is 36 hours per week, working on a rotating weekly shift pattern. Overtime is also available, providing an opportunity for additional hours where required.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Vehicle Technician, HGV Mechanic, LGV Mechanic, Workshop Technician or Semi-Skilled Mechanic looking for a new opportunity with the London region, please contact Prakash by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967.