Vehicle Technician

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified vehicle technician to join their team in Enfield. This full-time position involves repairing and maintaining a diverse fleet of council and customer vehicles. The role requires a methodical approach to problem-solving and excellent communication skills, ensuring high-quality service delivery. With a strong focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, the successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about automotive maintenance and ready to contribute to community services, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Maintenance or equivalent required.
• Experience in vehicle diagnosis, servicing, and repair is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair of light and heavy commercial vehicles.
• Complete paperwork related to Operator Licence requirements.

Skills

Vehicle Diagnosis

Servicing and Maintenance

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Maintenance

Job description

Based at Morson Road Depot, Enfield, EN3 4NQ

Permanent contract

Full time - 36 hours a week - Monday - Friday, various shift times are available.

Regular overtime is available including Saturday mornings.

A new position has become available for a suitably qualified vehicle technician to assist in the repair and maintenance of council and customer vehicles at the council vehicle repair workshops.

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor and Senior Technician, the main job function will be to undertake maintenance and repair activities on the council & customer fleet of light and heavy commercial vehicles and plant, to diagnose faults, carry out tests on vehicles and effect permanent and complete repairs.

Other duties within the role will include:

• Completing paperwork and procedures relating to Operator Licence requirements
• Preventative maintenance work to minimise unnecessary customer costs;
• Any other duties reasonably within your capabilities as instructed by their Manager.

The successful candidates will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Obtained an NV3 Level 3 in Automotive Maintenance or equivalent qualification;
• Experience in the diagnosis, servicing, maintenance and repair of vehicles;
• Organised and methodical approach to problem solving with attention to detail; maintained knowledge of work methods and technical data;
• Full and current UK car driving licence, an HGV licence is an advantage;
• A friendly, confident and professional manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a larger team as well as on their own initiative.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Julian Minta on 07790 585086 for an informal discussion.

Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your supporting statement within your application.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.