Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician

Harrow Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow Council's London Borough of Harrow is recruiting for a Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician to maintain and repair vehicles in line with H&S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards. The role involves applying professional technical methods and communicating with the Workshop Supervisor.

You will be expected to complete workload timely, complete documentation, and be willing to undertake training.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 (HGV) or equivalent.
• Current UK Driving Licence with vehicle for use.
• Experience ensuring O Licence and DVSA compliance.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and meet objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

Skills

NVQ 2/3 (HGV)

UK Driving Licence

DVSA/O-Licence compliance

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Equality & diversity

Team role modelling

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 (HGV)

Job description

Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is recruiting for a Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician to maintain and repair vehicles in accordance with the strict H&S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards. To apply professional technical methods and standards. To communicate with the Workshop Supervisor/Manager during maintenance/repair processes. To complete a given workload in an expected timely manner. To complete and submit all associated documentation in an expected timely manner. Have a willingness to accept technical training from internal and external sources. The successful candidate will respect the equipment provided by Harrow Council to enable duties. Hold, or be prepared to train for, the relevant licences to drive or test vehicles and equipment. To have knowledge of and or willingness to learn H&S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards for both Light Goods & Heavy Goods Vehicles. Observe the Council’s documented safe working practices and Risk Assessment. Respect documented COSHH handling and storage practices. Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment. This vacancy is for 36 hours per week plus 4 hours as contractual overtime. Totalling 40 hours per week.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).
• Hold a current UK Drivers Licence and have a vehicle available for use.
• Experience of ensuring 'O' Licence & DVSA requirements are adhered to in relation to service vehicles and their operation.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcome problems, and make well-considered decisions.
• Good verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity.
• Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.

Grade 8

• Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).
• Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving License

Grade 9

• Hold a City & Guilds, NVQ, level 3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair, and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).
• Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving License
• Hold or be willing to undertake studies for an MOT License
• Hold or be willing to undertake studies for LOLER Certification (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).

Related Documents

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria