Vehicle and Plant Mechanic

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council's Transport Team as a Vehicle and Plant Technician, ensuring efficient servicing and maintenance of machinery and vehicles. The role involves fault diagnostics, inspections, and record-keeping. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and experience in a mechanic role.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a mechanic/fitter.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair faults or damage to machinery, vehicles, and tools.
• Maintain comprehensive records for servicing and inspections.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fault diagnostics

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Transport Team as a Vehicle and Plant Technician, playing a key role by ensuring that teams across the Council can use their machinery through efficient servicing and maintaining a variety of plant, vehicles, and tools.

As part of our Transport Team, you will be responsible for identifying and repairing any faults or damage to machinery, vehicles, and tools, accurately updating service records. Main duties will include:

1. Help with general service, weekly checks, and fault diagnostics for our vehicle fleet and machinery range
2. Undertake inspections of vehicles in preparation for MOT
3. Maintain comprehensive records, both electronically and in hard copy, for each vehicle/machinery item to demonstrate the performance of routine servicing, statutory inspection, and breakdown repairs
4. Undertake the correct and regular maintenance and calibration of all equipment in accordance with brand instructions and guidelines
5. Liaise with customers as and when required
6. To comply with all company policies, rules, and statutory regulations
7. To ensure that all equipment is stored safely in a clean and tidy manner at the end of each day
8. Adhere to Health and Safety regulations at all times to ensure safe working and the welfare of your team and our customers

The ideal candidate will be qualified to Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent with proven experience working as a mechanic/fitter role. You will have a strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively under pressure. In addition, there is an opportunity to undertake Class 2 driving if not already held.