Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Peterborough Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional vehicle maintenance company in Peterborough is seeking a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repairs on various vehicles. The role requires conducting MOT tests and ensuring all vehicles operate efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a relevant background in vehicle maintenance and hold a valid MOT license. This position offers opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing various types of vehicles.
• Up-to-date competency for the repair of vehicles.
• Hold a valid MOT licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles.
• Conduct MOT tests on class 4, 5 & 7 type vehicles.
• Ensure vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum.

Skills

MOT testing experience

Diagnostic ability

Basic computer literacy

Knowledge of DVSA roadworthiness

Education

Educated to City and Guilds or NVQ Levels

Job description

To perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and plant. This role is crucial in ensuring that all vehicles and machinery operates efficiently and reliably to support our ongoing operations.

Able to cover and to carry out Mot tests on class 4,5 & 7 type vehicles, also to carry out Inspection Tests on Private and Hackney carriage Taxi vehicles.

Key Deliverables

• Full adherence and awareness of all aspects of Health and Safety, Legislation, Policies and Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Quality Assurance, Environmental Awareness and Data Protection.
• Ensuring vehicle downtime is kept to a minimum.
• Maintaining and repairing a variety of vehicles, including RCV, Cage Tippers, Mechanical Sweepers, and other waste industry specialist vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Performing diagnoses to identify problems using the latest specialist equipment where needed.
• Maintaining the fleet as prescribed in the DVSA guide to roadworthiness standards, including everyday ad-hoc repairs.
• Inspect and prepare all types of vehicles for MOT’s maintaining a 100% pass rate.
• Ensuring all documentation, Work Orders, and service sheets are completed and returned to the workshop office for approval, signature and filing.

Requirements - Experience

• Experience maintaining and repairing all types of vehicles mentioned above.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Up-to-date competency for the repair of vehicles.
• Diagnostic ability to identify problems, find solutions, and repair detected defects when required.
• Up to date knowledge of DVSA road worthiness guide for HGV/ PSV vehicles
• MOT testing experience with an OPTL – Successful candidate will be supported with training paid by the Company.

Requirements - Qualifications

• Educated to City and Guilds or NVQ Levels as appropriate.
• Valid LGV Licence is desirable.
• Valid PSV License is desirable.
• A full valid UK driving license.
• Hold a valid MOT licence