It Technician jobs in United Kingdom

We are recruiting a Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Tir-y-Berth Depot
Team: Green Spaces and Transport Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £35,412 - £38,220 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

As an HGV Technician, you’ll play a key part in keeping some of the council’s biggest specialist fleet brands on the road. You will be responsible for conducting MOT preparations, inspections, maintenance, repair, and servicing of our customers’ fleets. You will inspect and maintain Authority’s fleet of vehicles, hired vehicles, plant and equipment; and undertake all mechanical and electrical repairs to DVSA and manufacturer’s standards in line with Council policies and the guide to maintaining road worthiness. You will repair and maintain the Authority’s refuse vehicles, sweepers and gritting vehicles including all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Work to schedule of rates contract times and record all necessary documentation required in line with the Authority’s procedures.

• Relevant knowledge of HGV MOT standards.
• A Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (for example, NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Goods maintenance).
• A proven record of working on HGV vehicles, light commercials and working with municipal vehicles.
• A Full driving licence for vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg), Large Vehicles Category C or C+E, or willing to obtain following appointment within 12 months.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence to drive Council Vehicles.

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Agile working patterns.
• Staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vernon Oak on 07394097435 or email oakv@caerphilly.gov.uk.