LGV / PSV Skilled Vehicle Technicians (2 posts)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced benefits package

New Pay and Reward package

Clear progression within a defined pay

Pay pro rata for part-time colleagues

Job summary

BCP Council is seeking two skilled vehicle technicians to join the Environment department in Bournemouth. The role covers servicing, repairing and ensuring roadworthiness of the council's mixed fleet, including refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, vans and tractors.

You will perform inspections, maintenance and accurate electronic reporting of defects and parts used. The post requires an industry-recognised technician qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) and experience in a busy

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised technician qualification (e.g., City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) is required.
• Experience in a busy commercial vehicle workshop is essential.
• HGV licence is a key eligibility criterion.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and reports on vehicle condition, roadworthiness and safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing within set periods.
• Provide a full repair and maintenance service for the council's mixed vehicle fleet.
• Ensure compliance with operator's licence requirements.
• Use tools and equipment safely with high workmanship standards.
• Adhere to health and safety rules, risk assessments and statutory requirements.
• Participate in staff training and deliver relevant training to others.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Two skilled vehicle technician posts in BCP Council's Environment department, keeping the council's mixed fleet serviced, repaired and roadworthy. The work covers thorough inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs on refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, vans and tractors, with accurate records of defects and parts used. The role suits a technician with commercial workshop experience and a current HGV licence. Visa sponsorship is not offered, so applicants need existing right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Carry out thorough examinations, inspections and reports on the condition, roadworthiness and safety of vehicles and equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance and routine servicing within set periods
• Be part of a team providing a full repair and maintenance service for the council's mixed vehicle fleet
• Ensure compliance with the council's operator's licence
• Use tools, equipment and facilities safely and efficiently, with a high standard of workmanship
• Comply with health and safety rules, risk assessments, safe working practices and statutory requirements
• Take part in staff training and deliver relevant training to maintain and enhance skills
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Industry-recognised technician qualification, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3, or an equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy commercial vehicle workshop
• Previous experience in fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a municipal fleet, including refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, light commercial vehicles, tractors, trailers and vans

Skills & knowledge

• Capable of working effectively in a team and on own initiative
• Accurate electronic reporting of defects, repairs carried out and parts used
• Flexible and willing approach to a range of tasks
• Effective communication with a diverse range of people
• Proactive, motivated problem solver
• Ability to organise and prioritise own work

Checks & eligibility

• HGV licence
• Existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

What’s offered

• Enhanced benefits package
• New Pay and Reward package
• Clear progression within a defined pay band
• Pay pro rata for part-time colleagues