Area Vehicle Technician

Manpower UK Ltd are recruiting a Area Vehicle Technician on behalf of our Public Sector client.

Job role

You will provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance to the fleet of over 700 vehicles. This work is normally undertaken in workshops but may be carried out at variouos sites or roadside locations.

In addition you will undertake maintenance and repair work on vehciles and various items of specialised equipment as per accredicion carrying out welding (arc/mig/gas) and fabricating work.

You will have specialist knowledge across a wide range of practices and procedures in relation to vehicle chassis and vehicle body manufacturers (inc engines, brakes, suspension, electrics, blue lights, sirens, eberspacher heaters, communications and control units).

Essential criteria

• Professional knowledge acquired through HNC level plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience which entail the following in-depth training
• NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Studies achieved through modern apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications that evidence similar level of professional knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of current Risk/Health and Safety requirements in the workshop.
• In-depth knowledge of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of motor vehicles, including manufacturer's standards and requirements.
• Knowledge across a wide range of practices and procedures in relation to vehicle chassis and vehicle body manufacturers (including engines, brakes, suspension and electrics.
• Competent in modern IT systems.
• Evidence based experience of performing vehicle diagnostics servicing and repair to include Vehicle Defects, On - going Training - Vehicle Diagnostic Courses Vehicle Bodybuilder courses Auto-electrical diagnostics and repair processes. Ongoing training - vehicle diagnostic courses

Contract - Temporary, ongoing

Hours - Full time, Monday to Friday.

For more information please call the Bridgend branch, alternatively apply today with an up to date CV.