Workshop Technician - Wellington

Description

• Complete jobs in full before the end of your shift or carry out job handover as required ensuring the vehicle is left in a safe condition with necessary safety signage present.
• To ensure that all equipment being used by you and other staff is in a safe condition to be used. Ensure that all equipment is only used for the task it was designed for and is returned to the correct place of storage after use. You must report any failures in operation of the equipment to the workshop controller.
• Ensure that NO vehicle is returned to the customer, unless it is safe to be returned for their use.
• To provide early morning and/or afternoon defect cover on customer sites.
• A flexible approach must be maintained in all work duties, in order to provide adequate cover to service the workshops and customers’ requirements.
• Be on standby 24/7 on a weekly basis as and when required.
• To complete all paperwork required for the task/ job completed and return this documentation to the workshop controller immediately on completion of the inspection/work.
• Test drive vehicles where permitted and correct driving license is held.
• To create and maintain a professional relationship with SFS staff, customers and suppliers.
• Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
• Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures including the SFS Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment as and when required securing the safety of yourself and all personnel.
• Demonstrate a duty of care by reporting any health and safety concerns to Workshop Controller immediately upon recognition of potential hazard.
• Diagnose faults by isolating systems or components that may have caused or potentially cause a problem.
• Carry out vehicle inspection examinations in line with VOSA procedure and Company policy.
• Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage.
• Maintain efficiency and accuracy while working.
• Gain authorisation to repair or fit parts as required by Company Procedure.
• You will be required to assist other technicians with repairs when required. Along with completing the workshop controller’s duties when required.
• To ensure that the workshop and parking area are kept clean and tidy and that all customer/SFS vehicles are parked efficiently and ensure that the walkways are kept clear at all times. All vehicles when parked outside are to be locked and keys kept secure at all times.
• To attend vehicle breakdowns as and when required, (a workshop vehicle/van will be provided).
• Maintain a degree of flexibility while working in order to provide adequate cover to serve customers and workshop requirements.

Requirements

• As a minimum 5 years’ technical experience on municipal vehicles (e.g. refuse, sweepers, etc)
• Understanding of Health & Safety rules and regulations.
• Attention to detail.
• IT skills with knowledge of MS office systems.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full clean HGV driving license category C required as a minimum.
• Evidence of qualifications and training in the following areas: - recognised time served on an apprenticeship scheme, VOSA vehicle inspection course, municipal vehicle manufacturing training.
• Organisation skills with ability to multitask and priorities deadlines.
• Technical experience on vehicle electrical systems (12+24 volts), hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Benefits

• Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days , you also get to enjoy a day off for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. You can also buy or sell up to a week’s leave
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more
• Family Friendly policies : We offer enhanced parental pay and paid time off for fertility treatment
• Share Save Scheme: Annually, you have the opportunity to buy shares in Paragon at a discounted rate
• Profit Related Pay: We share some of our annual profit with our eligible employees
• Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension
• Volunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance