Workshop Technician - Wellington
Paragon Banking Group Plc
Maintain and repair municipal vehicles, ensuring safety and compliance.
22 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Real Estate Finance
Residential Mortgages
Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Commercial Mortgages
Savings Accounts
Investment Solutions
Business Banking
Sector Specialisms
Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Consumer Lending
Savings Products
Agriculture
Aviation
Construction
Commercial Lending
Role
What you would be doing
vehicle inspection
fault diagnosis
repair work
safety checks
documentation
on‑call
- Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures including the SFS Health and Safety policies at all times.
- You will be required to assist other technicians with repairs when required. Along with completing the workshop controller’s duties when required.
- Maintain efficiency and accuracy while working.
- 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.
- Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage.
- Carry out vehicle inspection examinations in line with VOSA procedure and Company policy.
- Use Personal Protective Equipment as and when required securing the safety of yourself and all personnel.
- 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.
- 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 provide early morning and/or afternoon defect cover on customer sites.
- To create and maintain a professional relationship with SFS staff, customers and suppliers.
- Diagnose faults by isolating systems or components that may have caused or potentially cause a problem.
- 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.
- Be on standby 24/7 on a weekly basis as and when required.
- Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
- Demonstrate a duty of care by reporting any health and safety concerns to Workshop Controller immediately upon recognition of potential hazard.
- Test drive vehicles where permitted and correct driving license is held.
- Ensure that NO vehicle is returned to the customer, unless it is safe to be returned for their use.
- Gain authorisation to repair or fit parts as required by Company Procedure.
- A flexible approach must be maintained in all work duties, in order to provide adequate cover to service the workshops and customers’ requirements.
- Maintain a degree of flexibility while working in order to provide adequate cover to serve customers and workshop requirements.
- To attend vehicle breakdowns as and when required, (a workshop vehicle/van will be provided).
What you bring
electrical
hydraulic
pneumatic
hgv license
ms office
health & safety
- Attention to detail.
- Understanding of Health & Safety rules and regulations.
- Evidence of qualifications and training in the following areas: - recognised time served on an apprenticeship scheme, VOSA vehicle inspection course, municipal vehicle manufacturing training.
- Technical experience on vehicle electrical systems (12+24 volts), hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organisation skills with ability to multitask and priorities deadlines.
- A full clean HGV driving license category C required as a minimum.
- As a minimum 5 years’ technical experience on municipal vehicles (e.g. refuse, sweepers, etc)
- IT skills with knowledge of MS office systems.
- 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
- Life Assurance and Personal Accident Cover
- Pension Plan: We contribute up to 10% of your annual salary towards your pension
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, shopping, motoring and more
- Volunteering Day: Contribute to causes you care about with one volunteering day per year
- 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
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Company
Overview
1985-founded
Year Established
Operates since 1985 as National Home Loans Corporation.
FTSE 250-listed
Market Ranking
A fully integrated specialist bank listed on the FTSE 250.
£15B in loans
Managed Assets
Manages over £15 billion in loans across its lending segments.
£1.3B revenue
Annual Revenue
Reported over £1.3 billion in revenue in 2024.
- Operates through two main segments: mortgage lending (primarily buy‑to‑let) and commercial lending including motor, development, SME and structured finance.
- Has built a strong pipeline in buy‑to‑let and property development finance, recently driving notable loan growth.
- Notable for limited motor finance exposure amidst broader sector risks, highlighting its prudent risk management.
- Strong digital push with initiatives like the Spring savings app and enhanced buy‑to‑let mortgage platforms.
- To work together to ensure good outcomes for all our customers
- To maintain the highest standards and deliver our products and services with care and accuracy
- To be honest and open in everything we do
- To ensure we have fun while achieving success!
- To drive the business forward with determination and to do so with effort and enthusiasm
- To identify and create new business opportunities and apply creative and effective solutions to problems
- To work in harmony and collectively towards the delivery of our overall objective
- To treat people as individuals and listen to their views
48% emissions reduction
Operational Emissions Reduction
Committed to reducing operational market-based emissions by 48% compared to the 2019 baseline by 2024.
95% renewable electricity
Renewable Energy Usage
95% of electricity is sourced from renewable sources, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of operations.
53.4% green lending
Sustainable Mortgage Lending
53.4% of new mortgage lending in 2024 was allocated to EPC-rated A–C properties, promoting energy efficiency.
£300M green funding
Green Homes Initiative Funding
Increased funding to £300 million in 2024 to support green initiatives, fostering sustainable living and energy efficiency.
- Joined Bankers for Net Zero and committed to be net zero across operational footprint by 2030.
- SME division funds green assets including solar panels, wind turbines, EV charging, heat pumps, and energy storage.
- Issued £150 million Tier 2 Green Bond in March 2021 to finance EPC A–B residential real estate.
- No environmental prosecutions or fines to date.
40% Female
Senior Management Target
Aiming for 40% female representation in senior roles by 2025, up from 35% in 2022.
5% Minority
Senior Management Diversity
Targeting at least 5% representation from ethnic minority backgrounds in senior roles by 2027.
- Established EDI Network in 2020 to support diverse talent and build inclusive workforce
- Signed Race at Work Charter principles including board-level commitment and ethnicity data capture
- Accredited Disability Confident employer: inclusive recruitment, interview, adjustments and support
- Launched cross-company mentoring via 30% Club; founding member of Progress Together for socio‑economic diversity
- Published annual Gender Pay Gap Report; no indication of unequal pay in similar roles, but men in higher-paid roles highlighted
- Annual data collection on age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion and disability to monitor diversity progress
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