Vehicle Technician

Serco; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, GB, PE28 0QB

Contract Type: Full Time

Vehicle Technician
RAF Molesworth
Permanent, Full time, 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Competitive salary plus benefits (including paid overtime)

Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team at RAF Molesworth.

As the Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the service and repair of Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) for our customer (USAF). The role is 39 hours per week Monday – Friday and you will also be part of a fantastic team who provide accident and breakdown cover on a 24/7 basis, holding a call-out phone 1 week in 4, paid at an overtime rate on top of your salary.

Serco, as a company, invest greatly in our employees, offering a range of qualifications and development opportunities to help you enhance your skillset while advancing in your role. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual ready to contribute and thrive as a Vehicle Technician, with a great focus on work-life balance.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Repair and maintain a fleet of 131 Vehicles, 90% of the vehicles are U.S Spec and Left-hand drive.
• Range of Vehicles:
  • HGV 6x4 Tractor
  • HGV Trailers
  • U.S Spec Fire Trucks
  • U.S Spec Police Cars
  • U.S Spec 8 Pax Vans
  • Various U.S & U.K Spec cars
  • Various forklifts
• Repair and maintain a varied range of equipment (including tail lifts, generators etc).
• Ensure that all repairs are carried out in accordance with Air Force Instructions and the Ministry of Transport Regulations.
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency.
• Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented.
• Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary.
• Ensure all brake tests are completed as required.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current industry best practices.
• Conduct vehicle test drives after repairs have been completed to verify the vehicle is roadworthy.
• Ensure all workshop equipment is serviceable, tested and correctly maintained.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Ensure the workshop is kept clean and well organised to ensure workplace safety.
• Ensuring all spares and equipment are fully accounted for.
• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
• Highlight to supervisor all vehicle defects, including damage where the driver has contributed to the failure of the component or damage to the vehicle.
• Demonstrate process of preventative maintenance and visual inspections to the driver and management community.
• Follow company safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, working at height, etc.
• Refuel, wash and vacuum vehicle(s) when required.
• Perform driving duties when required by the VM Supervisor or Site Manager.
• Drive vehicles safely and show due consideration to other road users.
• Ensure driving skills maximise fuel efficiency and minimise risk to self, vehicle, and other road users.
• Any other contractual duties as required by the VM Supervisor or Site Manager.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Must have a full clean UK Driving License.
• NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification or Equivalent.
• Diagnostic experience.
• Inspect and repair to MOT standards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance.

Desirable:

• Mobile Air Conditioning Qualification.
• Drivers Certificate or Professional Competence [CPC].
• Tyre changing and balancing.
• HGV licence.
• Experience in roadside recovery + trailer (+E).
• Forklift license.
• Environmental & Hazardous Waste in workshop.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.