Reference: R0000913
Service Area: Environment and Commercial Services
Directorate: Growth and Place
Salary: £23,836 - £25,295 (Plus £1,777 Recruitment and Retention Allowance)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contractual Status: Permanent
A full time position within Highways Infrastructure and Fleet has arisen for a Fitter to assist the workshop team to provide a full maintenance and repair service for the Councils Fleet of vehicles to Ministry of Transport standards.
The successful candidates will be expected to:
Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of vehicles operated by the Council and other agencies, including hgv, lgv, cars, refuse vehicles, mechanical sweepers, lorry loaders, and gritters.
Carry out MOT and taxi tests to the standards required by the Ministry of Transport.
Prepare and submit vehicles for mot and HGV annual test.
Diagnosing faults, identifying parts required, fit parts and ensure roadworthiness of vehicles, also carry out minor body work repairs.
Carry out advanced diagnostic work in relation to auto electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Completion of relevant paperwork including writing up reports regarding condition of vehicles as required i.e. if deemed to be uneconomical to repair.
Attend vehicle breakdowns
For further information, please contact Eric Burton on 01642 728064
Closing date: Monday 17th August 2020 by 12 midnight.
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