How To Apply

Please complete the online application form.

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If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Stephen Whiteside, Workshop and Engineering Manager. Call 0113 378 2882 or email Stephen.Whiteside@leeds.gov.uk

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We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

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Job Purpose:

Job Description

To remotely maintain, service and repair of the Council’s Agricultural, Horticultural and Arboriculture machinery fleet in accordance with statutory regulations and Council Policy.

Responsibilities For Grade:

• To control the maintenance and repair of the machinery fleet by direct labour, to evaluate where necessary the use of contractors. Ensuring the delivery of a high quality and efficient mobile workshop
• To ensure that maintenance is carried out in accordance with an agreed programme.
• Ensuring plant & trailers are maintained in a roadworthy condition and in compliance with Vehicle Operator Licencing.
• To compile risk assessments in areas of work and to ensure that all work undertaken is in line with the Health & Safety at Work act and the authorities health & safety policy.
• To ensure that all necessary records and systems related to maintenance, repair, servicing and testing are properly maintained and kept up to date.
• To accurately diagnose faults and carry out specialist repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, including minor body, welding and fabrication work on the machinery fleet.
• Efficiently carrying out work inaccordance with the specified repair policy and manufacturers recommendations.
• To correct use and care of specialist tools provided for repair and maintenance purposes.
• Liaison with dealers, main agents and external repair facilities on all matters relating to repairs.
• Completion of all current and all future job related documentation required for Management and Payment purposes.
• Responsible for the service vehicle, security, safety and presentation of work areas and for maintenance of all stock levels in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations, policies and procedures.
• To advise the Transport and Workshop Manager, through the appropriate mechanisms, of any ideas that might improve the efficiency or cost effectiveness of the machinery and plant service.
• Attendance at any relevant computer, product or other training courses as directed to ensure capability to inspect, repair, fault diagnose and service the Council’s fleet of machinery and to ensure the ability to use computer systems as required by the Maintenance operation.
• To review working methods and practices in order to improve the efficiency and quality of the service.
• Safe and correct use of and disposal of hazardous and toxic substances such as oils, fuels, cleaning agents etc
• Be adaptable to work on different types of specialist machinery, plant and equipment and carry out fabrication and welding as required.
• To keep abreast and adapt to changes in technology, legislation, standards and regulations
• Carry out work at other sites, including machinery and plant breakdowns in inclement weather conditions and where necessary undertake recovery of the machine.
• Identify, liaise and requisition spares/parts through the internal stores section and external suppliers. Collecting non stock items from approved suppliers
• To ensure the work space and depot facilities are kept in a clean and tidy condition and that all works undertaken comply with the relevant legislation including the Council’s Health and Safety policies, safety requirements and standard procedures
• To maintain discipline and actively support, communicate and implement Council Policies and Procedures.
• It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes to incorporate other commensurate duties and responsibilities in response to organisational change/ review and to assist flexibility.
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post as specified by the appropriate manager.

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Based Service Engineering or considerable work experience in a specialist workshop area

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate.

Skills Required

• An ability to carry out electro/hydraulic service and repair work on machinery
• An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• A high degree of manual dexterity
• An ability to prioritise and organise work schedules.
• Accurate and methodical approach to work
• An ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• To be sufficiently numerate for measuring tasks and tool setting
• An ability to work to tight deadlines

Knowledge Required

• Ability to access remote sites efficiently with minimum B1 clean driving licence
• Knowledge of specialist computer software packages and dignostics
• Knowledge of financial procedures for procuring new machines and spare parts

Experience Required

• Experience in maintenance of horticultural, agricultural and arboriculture machinery
• Considerable years continuous period in either – approved apprenticeship or recognised training scheme externally tested and validated.
• Experience in bodywork repairs including welding and fabrication
• Experience in budget management

Behavioural And Other Characteristics Required

• Understand and embrace Leeds City