Vehicle Technician

Cormac Solutions Limited; Newquay; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is expanding its PSV Motor team and seeks a Technician in Newquay, Cornwall. The role entails maintaining fleet vehicles, diagnosing mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in vehicle maintenance, aiming for a full-time, permanent role with numerous benefits including a competitive salary and generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Holiday starting at 23 days

Qualifications

• Experience as a skilled mechanic in vehicle/bus repair workshop.
• Knowledge of COSHH & Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet vehicles to DVSA and customer standards.
• Diligently carry out routine vehicle inspections.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and repair minor defects.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical fault diagnosis

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ 3

Tools

Basic motor tool kit

Job description

We are expanding our team and can offer opportunities to join our PSV Motor team as a Technician.

We are looking for skilled, reliable and motivated individuals, with a motor background to join our busy and motivated team.

About the role

In role, you will:
be responsible for maintaining fleet vehicles to DVSA and customer standards
undertake a variety of tasks from routine servicing and filter changes, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults, through to light body repair, fabrication and welding
diligently carry out routine safety inspections of vehicles to DVSA and customer standards and document work electronically (operating workshop software)
work with manufacturer diagnostic equipment and repair procedures
attend roadside breakdowns to help keep buses running in service; also attending outstations to repair minor defects found by drivers
ensure that all works undertaken are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Policy and Fleet Engineering Workshops Safe Working and Quality Assurance procedures, whilst also in a timely manner on a 'first time fix' basis
be responsible for and ensure that equipment used within the workshop is maintained in a safe condition and uphold good workshop housekeeping
work together and communicate well with our friendly team, apprentices, other departments and customer staff to ensure smooth flow of operation

If you are from a car background and upskilling is required for you to confidently work on buses - and we currently have several Technicians who have come through this route - the salary offered will be revised whilst training in being undertaken.

About you

You will ideally bring to the role:
a City & Guilds (level 3 or higher) or NVQ 3 equivalent in a relevant discipline
previous experience as a skilled mechanic, working in a vehicle/ bus or plant repair workshop (or in an equivalent trade environment)
an understanding of and experience with relevant industry documentation
knowledge of COSHH & Health and Safety at Work Act
be a qualified/ certified MOT Tester and 'O' Licence inspector, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve this
a full UK Driving Licence
a full basic motor tool kit,(tool allowance is paid)

Our offer to you

Salary: GBP42,312 (with overtime available at GBP30.51 per hour plus generous tool allowance)

Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Base: Newquay, Cornwall

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Early shift (05:00 - 15:30) / Late shift (13:30 - 00:00) - 3 days-on shift, 2 days-off shift rotation

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
Investment and support in your continuous training and development
Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

To apply

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Contact us

If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role -

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP41,402.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime

Work Location: In person