Vehicle Technician

How To Apply

Apply for this job online by completing the online application form. Please indicate which shift pattern(s) you would be willing to work. Read our guidance for further advice and ensure all sections of your application are completed before submitting.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Carl Brook, General Manager, by email: carl.brook@leeds.gov.uk.

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 Description

Job Purpose:

To inspect, service, repair and maintain the Council’s fleet of light commercial, heavy goods and specialist municipal vehicles in accordance with statutory regulations and Council policy.

Responsibilities For Grade

• To inspect, service, repair, maintain and diagnose faults on the full range of vehicles operated and managed by Leeds City Council in line with expected timelines.
• To carry out safety inspections on all vehicle types and record findings on the inspection and defect record.
• To have on site and maintain a suitable personal toolbox and tool selection to undertake the inspection, service, repair, maintenance and diagnostics on the full range of vehicles operated by Leeds City Council.
• To undertake training and mentoring of apprentices and trainees with all aspects of maintenance operation.
• To accurately identify parts required and work with stores to ensure the correct part is purchased in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Carry out accurate fault diagnosis of vehicle and specialist equipment defects. The correct use and care of specialist tools provided for repair and maintenance purposes.
• To undertake vehicle repair work onsite or roadside as required.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean and safe, carry out work area cleaning both pre and post repairs.
• Reporting of and repair of defects revealed or observed during any repair process, including any instance where preventive work would be appropriate.
• Completion of all current and future job related documentation required, including using and inputting data to current and future computer systems both fixed and mobile.
• To carry out all work in a safe manner, observing all relevant safety procedures, including “on site” work where directed.
• 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 vehicle’s and to ensure the ability to use computer systems as required by the Fleet Maintenance operation.
• To comply with at all times all requirements in relation to the use of GPS mobile workshop vehicles.
• It should be noted that vehicle repairs and servicing will be measured against scheduled repair times.
• Ensuring compliance with safety inspection regime for vehicle maintenance.
• To ensure compliance of all relevant Health and Safety, Environmental and DVSA procedures and requirements.
• To carry out all tasks in compliance with the authorities operator licence with regards to vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure all work related documentation is correctly completed and authorised.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all pandemic and sickness requirements.
• Use IT technology to deliver an efficient and effective fleet maintenance service.
• Create good working relationships with managers and staff to ensure satisfactory service provision.
• To contribute to continuous service improvements and to contribute to improvements within the department and the Authority.
• To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
• To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and appropriate CPD programmes.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Qualifications Required

• City and Guilds 4101 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair) or Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 - full level 2 or 3 or Automotive Qualification NVQ level 3, or Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, 381 - full part 2 or 3 or equivalent.
• Hold a category B driving licence

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the