Vehicle technician

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Prestige Recruitment Specialists are working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to recruit for a Vehicle Technician to join their growing team. You will work on a range of complex fleet engineering projects and proposals, reporting directly to the shift supervisor. Main Duties: 1 To organise administration is undertaken for all work and recorded in line with the expectations of the Traffic Commissioner 2 Deliver systems which ensure vehicle and operator compliance 3 Undertake repairs and maintenance for all the Authorities vehicles 4 Utilise the MOT and Taxi Testing ensuring equipment is suitable and correctly adjusted 5 Ensure the quality control regime required to be undertaken by the MOT Inspectors is up to date. 6 Operate software e.g.Transform to check vehicle history and outstanding job requirements 7 Operational use of Tracker system to identify vehicle position to expedite repairs. 8 Operational management of Tachograph systems and other compliance procedures including the monitoring of the digital tachograph downloads during service. 9 Security of data, ensuring compliance with data security guidelines 10 Assist in preparation of tendering and contract management of use of external resources for vehicle maintenance services 11 To be aware of legislation that impacts on the Council’s Operational Licences. 12 Provide advice and liaise with other bodies to ensure full understanding and agreement on specific proposals or issues. 13 Identify asset needs and develop specific solutions 14 Carry out detailed investigations of vehicle queries and developments, determine appropriate response and actions and provide technical reports as appropriate 15 Supervision of the workload of junior staff and external contractors to ensure delivery of the Council’s programmes of works within financial guidelines 16 Record accurate, timely and relevant information and ensure that wherever possible misunderstandings or disputes are readily resolved with contractors, other agencies and the public 17 Ensure that all works are carried out in a safe, sustainable and effective manner 18 Assist with the undertaking of service performance consultations with specific user 19 Any duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of the post. Person Specification: NVQ/City & Guilds (or equivalent) in motor vehicle related subjects Experienced in vehicle maintenance In depth knowledge of vehicle maintenance, vehicle mechanical and electrical repairs including the use of diagnostic software Good understanding of Health and Safety Analytical skills in respect of systems and vehicle faults Clear logical communicator, able to deliver information clearly both written and verbally Is clear, thorough and accurate and is able to deliver positive results Excellent problem solving skills Is able to prioritise workloads to deal with changing customer demands Is a team player but equally can work using own initiative Is open, honest and trustworthy Willing to work shifts Driving Licence Ability to carry out duties with or without adaptationsDesirable Criteria: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in motor vehicle related subjects Experience in both light and heavy vehicle maintenance Knowledge of Operator Licence requirements Advanced skills in the use of diagnostic equipment IOSH Managing/Working Safely Qualification (or equivalent) LGV Category C licence Driver CPC Qualification MOT Nominated Tester, classes 4, 5 and 7 Available for out of hours work if requiredDue to the high volume of CVs we are currently receiving, we are unable to reply to each application. If you have not heard from us within 10 days, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector