We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Skilled Vehicle Technician, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.29- £25.06 per hour

Summary:

Undertake the inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment including other repairs and modifications on vehicles and equipment that require specialist skills and experience as identified in the person specification attached.
Prepare and present all types of vehicles and motorcycles to appropriate approved testing stations and achieve a high pass rate,
Undertake MOT tests on appropriate vehicles presented to the Councils MOT bay.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake a wide range of tasks in the vehicle workshop which require the use of specific knowledge and skills as identified in the Person Specification.
• To undertake scheduled inspections and services to vehicles and equipment to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• To undertake safety and maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment operated by contractors to the Council.
• To complete accurately all other appropriate and required records, including timesheets, driving hours etc.
• To identify, locate, order and collect parts as necessary to ensure works are undertaken within agreed timescales in order to maintain the operational efficiency of vehicles and equipment, including liaison with suppliers, manufacturers and/or their agents.

Qualifications:

• Hold an appropriate vehicle technician qualification (equivalent: NVQ Level 2 or above).
• Hold a full, clean car Driving Licence and Motorcycle Driving Licence (150cc minimum).
• Hold an appropriate PCV DD restricted (minimum) and/or HVG Class 2 (minimum) driving licence.
• Qualified to be an experienced MOT vehicle examiner.
• Must hold an appropriate MOT vehicle examiner certificate for Class 4,
  (Class 5) and Class 7 vehicles.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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