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Temp Job for Vehicle Technician A busy Local Authority in the East Midlands has an interim vacancy in their Vehicle Maintenance department. Job Title: Vehicle Technician Location: Leicester Rate: £17.60 per hour Contract Length:3 months initially Purpose of Job: To maintain the council's fleet of vehicles, plant and equipment to include inspection, servicing, test preparation, fault diagnosis and repair. Duties: Carries out vehicle / plant / equipment inspection, servicing, test preparation, fault diagnostics, maintenance and repairCompletes all written or computerised vehicle and job sheet records on completion of work. This is to include a description of work carried out, parts used and the time taken to complete the work. Interprets information received from drivers and users of plant and equipment, gives advice on actions to be taken and provides feedback on the work completed Essential Qualification: MOT Tester Certificate At least one of the following:Successful completion of a recognised industry apprenticeship such as an Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) approved apprenticeshipand/orLevel 3 qualification in light/heavy vehicle or plant engineering (City & Guilds Part II, BTEC National, ONC/D or similar)Certificate in welding competenceLiteracy and numeracy skills sufficient to perform the job tasks Full current driving licenceAbility to drive all vehicle and plant types up to 32T GVM (Class C LGV licence)Knowledgeable in the use of the appropriate trade tools and methods and how to apply these in a safe way About You! You will have Experience of working in a large, diverse transport maintenance facilityExperience of servicing vehicles, plant and equipment to include fault diagnostics, repair and maintenance What you need to do now If you're interested in either role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

This role has a starting salary of £40,296 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new LGV Technician to join our fantastic team, based in Reigate. As a LGV (large goods vehicle) Engineering Technician, you will be working as part of a developing team of support staff to the frontline crews at Surrey Fire and Rescue. You will be expected to carry out repairs and maintenance work to laid down standards, sometimes without direct supervision but will be an active team member to ensure that this requirement is always met. The working hours are on a rolling rota of 4 days per week, Monday to Friday from 07:30-17:00. (Week 1 Monday to Thursday, Week 2 Tuesday to Friday). During busy periods or where required you may work outside these times to ensure we maintain support to the front-line crews. Rewards and Benefits: 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team Surrey Fire and Rescue Service provide an emergency service that looks after approximately 1.18 million people spread across approximately 1,676 square kilometres in a county that includes several large urban areas such as Guildford, Redhill, and Woking. The Engineering department within SF&RS work on a wide variety of vehicles, everything from the front-line appliances to boats and everything in between as well as a lot of specialist vehicles. About the Role As a LGV Technician, no two days are the same; you could be working on an appliance one day and the Jaws of Life the next. The day-to-day work is servicing and the repairs of our fleet which is approximately 200 vehicles and 18,000 pieces of equipment which is done at our workshop in Reigate. There is also a need for Technicians to be mobile to carry out safety inspections as well as repairs across the county. Because the nature of the work isn't just servicing and repairs (we also do a lot of manufacturing and modifications) engineering skills are also preferable. There may also be the opportunity in the future to become part of a team of on-call breakdown Technicians. They share a rota covering out of hours breakdowns and defects in support our entire fleet which can be challenging during busy periods such as major incidents. This is paid as overtime with an on-call allowance. Your main duties in the role of a LGV Engineering Technician will include but not be limited to: Servicing, maintaining, and repairing of all operational vehicles, fire pumps, ladders, cutting equipment and all specialist fire service equipment as specified by its manufacturer, DVSA and CFOA. This includes Fire appliances, hydraulic platforms, Unimog's, Land Rovers, vans, cars, water carriers, boats, and all associated equipment. Ensure SF&RS can operate a safe, legal, and reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ensure all maintenance, and other records and associated paperwork is completed in good time, legibly and accurately in conjunction with the Administrative Support team. Shortlisting Criteria To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence: Educated to GCSE standard in English and Mathematics or equivalent. City and Guilds HGV Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - Heavy Vehicle Minimum Category B driving licence and flexibility to work out on the road independently. An ability to problem solve and to produce engineering solutions. Welding and engineering skills. A willingness to undertake training for working on specialist vehicles/equipment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 27/07/2025 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application. The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form. Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

We are currently recruiting for Vehicle Technicians on behalf of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. We operate a diverse fleet of vehicles ranging from light commercial vehicles to 26t refuse collection vehicles and gritting vehicles along with multiple types of plant equipment (mowing machines, road rollers and land-trains) We require vehicle technicians with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to carry out pre planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and complex repairs on light commercial vehicles (predominantly Volkswagen), HGV's (predominantly Renault Trucks), refuse collection vehicles (Dennis Eagle), salt spreading equipment (Schmidt Stratos 2&3). Principal Accountabilities: To ensure administration is undertaken for all work and recorded in line with the expectations of the Traffic Commissioner Deliver systems which ensure vehicle and operator compliance Undertake repairs and maintenance for all the Authorities vehicles Utilise the MOT and Taxi Testing ensuring equipment is suitable and correctly adjusted Ensure the quality control regime required to be undertaken by the MOT Inspectors is up to date. Operate software e.g.Transform to check vehicle history and outstanding job requirements Operational use of Tracker system to identify vehicle position to expedite repairs. Operational management of Tachograph systems and other compliance procedures including the monitoring of the digital tachograph downloads during service. Security of data, ensuring compliance with data security guidelines Assist in preparation of tendering and contract management of use of external resources for vehicle maintenance services To be aware of legislation that impacts on the Council's Operational Licences. Provide advice and liaise with other bodies to ensure full understanding and agreement on specific proposals or issues. Identify asset needs and develop specific solutions Carry out detailed investigations of vehicle queries and developments, determine appropriate response and actions and provide technical reports as appropriate Supervision of the workload of junior staff and external contractors to ensure delivery of the Council's programmes of works within financial guidelines Record accurate, timely and relevant information and ensure that wherever possible misunderstandings or disputes are readily resolved with contractors, other agencies and the public Ensure that all works are carried out in a safe, sustainable and effective manner Assist with the undertaking of service performance consultations with specific user Any duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of the post. General Information: The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other associated legislation places responsibilities for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore it is the postholder's responsibility to take reasonable care for Health and Safety and Welfare of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation. The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential nature which may be covered by the Data Protection Act and by Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment Essential Criteria: NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in motor vehicle related subjects with the willingness to work towards Level 3. 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 adaptations Desirable Criteria: NVQ/City & Guilds 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 required Location Several vacancies at the Beverley Workshop, one vacancy at the Carnaby Workshop and one vacancy at the Goole Workshop.

Vehicle Mechanic Required to work with Cannock based local councils vehicle maintenance division. My client requires an experienced and professional vehicle maintenance mechanic to carry out vehicle repairs, maintenance and servicing on their fleet of vans, light goods vehicles and grounds maintenance machinery. We are looking for a qualified and experienced Mechanic to join the workshop team based in Cannock. The workshop provides a light vehicle repair and maintenance service for both the Council's internal fleet. The successful candidate will work as part of the team to deliver an extensive programme of vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection and examination. They will work to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, DVSA requirements and internal Council policies and procedures. About You The ideal candidate will have: City & Guilds level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair principles, or equivalent MOT Tester Experience of working with all aspects of light vehicle maintenance and repair Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines Pay Rate : 14.00- 14.52 per hour, Umbrella, paid weekly Interested? Please call Holly on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

The starting salary for this role is £32,173 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SF&RS) provide an emergency service that looks after approximately 1.18 million people spread across approximately 1,676 square kilometres in a county that includes several large urban areas such as Guildford, Redhill and Woking. Surrey has also been found to have the highest concentration of trees in the UK. There are 103 kilometres of motorway, two major airports nearby and there are more than 1,000 sites identified as posing high risk throughout the county. Surrey's firefighters are trained to deal with a range of emergency situations, not just fires and road traffic collisions. These activities include working with other agencies to respond to widespread flooding and other water rescue incidents or dealing with emergencies that may involve hazardous materials. The Engineering Department within SF&RS work on a wide variety of vehicles, from the front-line appliances to boats and everything in between, as well as a lot of specialist vehicles. This means that no two days are the same; you could be working on an appliance one day and the Jaws of Life the next. The day to day work is the servicing and repairs of our fleet which is approximately 200 vehicles and 18,000 pieces of equipment which is done at our workshop in Reigate. As a LGV Engineering Technician you will be working in an exciting key role as part of a developing team of support staff to the frontline crews. You will be expected to carry out repairs and maintenance work to laid down standards, sometimes without direct supervision but will be an active team member to ensure that this requirement is met at all times. This will be over a 36-hour week, 4 days a week, Monday to Friday shifts of 07:30-17:00. There is also a need for Technicians to be mobile to carry out safety inspections as well as repairs across the county. Because the nature of the work isn't just servicing and repairs (we also do a lot of manufacturing and modifications) engineering skills are also preferable. There may also be the opportunity in the future to become part of a small team of on-call breakdown mechanics. They share a 4-week rota to support our entire fleet which can be challenging when there are major incidents. This is paid as overtime with a retainer. Your main duties in the role of a LGV Engineering Technician will include (but not be limited to): Servicing, maintaining and repairing of all operational vehicles, ladders, cutting equipment and all specialist fire service equipment as specified by its manufacturer, VOSA and CFOA. This includes appliances, hydraulic platforms, Unimogs, Land Rovers, water carriers, boats and all associated equipment Ensure SF&RS can operate a safe, legal and reliable fleet of vehicles and equipment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Ensure all maintenance and other records and associated paperwork is completed in good time, legibly and accurately in conjunction with the Administrative Support team To be shortlisted to interview for this position your application will clearly evidence : Educated to GCSE standard in English and Mathematics or equivalent City and Guilds HGV Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - Heavy Vehicle Minimum Category B driving license An ability to problem-solve engineering solutions Flexibility to work out on the road independently Willing to undertake training for working on specialist vehicles/equipment At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the values we follow. Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/08/2022. Interview dates to be confirmed. Contact Details For an informal discussion please contact Michael Prain on or by e-mail at . We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Benefits From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.