Mobile Repair Technician-Job ID: 45296

Police Life; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Mobile Repair Technician to maintain and repair vehicles for the London Fire Brigade. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a qualified motor vehicle technician, a full UK Driving License, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Competitive pension scheme

Personal development programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years qualified motor vehicle technician.
• A full UK Driving License, Category B.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, adjust, and repair vehicles for the London Fire Brigade.
• Ensure the company vehicle is roadworthy and schedule necessary repairs.
• Provide your own toolkit for repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 1 & 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies or equivalent NVQ levels 2 & 3

Tools

Toolkit for electrical, mechanical, and body repairs

Job description

Location:Covering East London, SE18 4AB

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling role using your Vehicle Technician skills? This is your opportunity to join Babcock as a Mobile Repair Technician supporting the London Fire Brigade. You will play a key role to keeping the Fire Brigade moving.

Who we are looking for?

Babcock supports the London Fire Brigade with the maintenance and repair of their assets. Your role as Mobile Repair Technician is to inspect, diagnose and repair the fleet in a safe and efficient manner. We are looking for an experienced technician to uphold our high standards and keep to demanding targets.

Your role will be mainly based at London Fire Brigade sites, so you will need to have a professional manner and have the ability to communicate with various stakeholders. This is a rewarding role with varying workload, that will expose you to different situations allowing you to develop. Training will be provided as part of the induction for the role and afterwards as necessary.

What will you be doing?

As Mobile Repair Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• To maintain, adjust and repair heavy and light vehicles, components, accessories and operational equipment for the London Fire Brigade, in a safe, proper and economical manner
• To effectively, professionally and courteously communicate with colleagues, suppliers and the client at all times.
• To ensure that the company vehicle is roadworthy at all times and any necessary repairs and scheduled maintenance events are planned in good time.
• To provide your own toolkit suitable for carrying out a range of electrical, mechanical and body repairs on light and commercial vehicles.
• To ensure the correct completion of all job-related documentation.

The experience you’ll bring

City & Guilds 1 & 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies or equivalent NVQ levels 2 & 3
At least 2 years qualified motor vehicle technician.
A full UK Driving License, Category B.
Good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.

What a role with Babcock offers?

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to make a difference for a sustainable environment for future
• A tailored personal development and training programme.
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

About Babcock

For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure, and specialist training.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. Click here to find out more.

Application Guidance

All applications should be made online.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

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