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Job description

The Junior Multiskilled Technician supports the maintenance, servicing, and repair of the Council’s fleet of commercial vehicles and mobile plant (approx 200 vehicles, including road sweepers). Working under the guidance of the Senior Multiskilled Technician, the postholder will assist with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and basic fabrication tasks. This role provides a development pathway towards a fully qualified Multiskilled Technician. Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• The Junior Multiskilled Technician supports the maintenance, servicing, and repair of the Council’s fleet of commercial vehicles and mobile plant (approx 200 vehicles, including road sweepers).
• Working under the guidance of the Senior Multiskilled Technician, the postholder will assist with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and basic fabrication tasks.
• This role provides a development pathway towards a fully qualified Multiskilled Technician.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or 4 years mechanical experience in vehicle maintenance, fabrication and electrics.
• IMI Level 3 award in electric/hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement or be willing to achieve this within 24 months of appointment.
• 1 year’s experience in hydraulic and pneumatic vehicle systems.
• 1 year’s experience in maintaining a large HGV fleet.
• Experience of diagnosing faults and repairing vehicles using computer based diagnostic equipment.
• Experience and certified in the welding of mild steel OR be willing to achieve this in 24 months of appointment.
• A valid Cat B driving licence.
• Cat C driving licence OR be willing to achieve this within 24 months of appointment.
• Work involves frequent lifting, bending, stretching, and working in awkward positions, as detailed in the Job Description.
• Work is carried out in a motor vehicle repair environment, both indoors and outdoors, and may include exposure to hazardous conditions and surroundings associated with vehicle maintenance and repair as detailed in the Job Description.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the team including commitment to achieve NVQ Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair within 24 months of appointment.
• Must be available for emergency work, outside normal working hours.
• May be required to work overtime and/or bank holidays.
• Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Desirable Skills

• Trained in forklift truck operation for lifting heavy loads.
• Experience in the workings of electric bin lifts.
• Experience and certified to De-Gas, Re-Gas and record A/C systems in reference to F-Gas regulations.
• Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Further Information

Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible. Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.