Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3)

Job Description

Job Category : Manual Labour / General Industrial
Location :Oakleigh Depot, Barnet Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Base Salary : £38,058.00

Transport Services manages the maintenance and repair of the council’s vehicle fleet/plant/equipment, in accordance with legal regulations, lease company’s and manufactures’ standards and targets. The Commercial Vehicle Technician (Level 3) role is to support the Workshop Manager by undertaking the maintenance of the council’s fleet, including third party and plant maintenance processes are carried out effectively to meet the services obligations, in a timely and cost-effective manner.

2. Key accountabilities:

• To assist in the delivery of an efficient and effective Transport Workshop Service, through the undertaking maintenance of the council’s fleet, including third party vehicular and plant fleet maintenance, in an effective and safe manner. Duties include the individual’s combined and effective use of skills, expertise, and the technical resources of the Transport Workshop, in respect of inspection, servicing and repair of vehicles, plant and their associated components, employing such skills and knowledge as may be required with due regard to ensuring the fleet is maintained in a legal and roadworthy condition.
• To assist in supporting of solutions that will enable the compliance with the council’s operators’ license, appropriate legislation, council’s policies, and performance standards.
• Promote continuous improvement and ‘right first time’ culture, within the Transport Workshop team.
• The council’s designated VOSA MOT Station Nominated Tester, responsible for undertaking MOT Tests (Class 4, 5 & 7).
• To assist in the provision of the day-to-day Transport Workshop administration and Fleetwave™ IT operational support.
• Provide effective support to the Environmental Services Manager Transport (ESM-T) through:

2.1 Inspect and test vehicles and plant (including Grounds Maintenance equipment) to Council’s standards and criteria, in accordance with relevant legislation, as directed by the Transport Workshop management. Diagnose faults and repairs relating to all vehicles and plant including that necessary to pass legislative testing (MOT test), provide condition and maintenance reports orally and in writing.

2.2 Identify and report all potential faults or non-compliance affecting operational and roadworthy capability, notifying supervision accordingly

NVQ 3 or IMI 3 Heavy Motor Vehicle qualification or equivalent
Proven work experience as an EV Technician or similar role for 1-2 years, with a specific focus on electric heavy trucks.
Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector (VOSA accreditation)
Nominated Tester (VOSA accreditation MOT Class 4 to 7 testing)
Current vocational LGV Category C driving licence (HGV 2)
Forklift driving licence
Standard Secondary /Comprehensive Education (minimum) at least ‘GCSE’ level standard including English and Maths or demonstrable relevant experience
Experience & Knowledge
Accredited holder of appropriate vehicle maintenance product training including commercial vehicle inspection, maintenance, hydraulics and diagnostic skills in chassis cab and specialist body mounted equipment, with accreditation to intermediate standards in the following areas or the ability to achieve this within 12 months):
Dennis and Mercedes Refuse Trucks
Refuse vehicle bodies
Johnston &Scarab sweepers
Main manufacturers vans
Mercedes Econic chassis cab
IVECO chassis cab (ranging from 3.5 to 28 tonnes)
Tail lift & crane equipment
Terberg bin hoist equipment
Agricultural/mechanical plant and telehandler equipment
Grounds maintenance (grass cutting), pedestrian, ride-on and trailed equipment
EV Vehicles inspection, diagnostics, fundamentals and repair
Loler lifting equipment testing
Demonstrable experience of operating computer and manual based administrative systems including Excel, Word and Outlook to a basic standard.
Experience in transport workshop environment or operating within a team in transport logistics or an equivalent .
Skill & Ability
Intermediate welding skills and/or Motor Vehicle Electrical Skills to NVQ 2 standard or equivalent
Ability to be part of a standby team working from 21.30 to 06.30
To assist in departmental performance and regulatory monitoring, etc.
Ability to learn new software packages quickly and thoroughly.
A working knowledge of Chevin Fleetwave™ IT system (within 6 months)
Values & Behaviours
Communicating and influencing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrable numeracy skills
Demonstrable office administration skills
Respecting others
To support individuals and the team to ensure a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Striving for excellence
Basic IT systems experience whilst working in a transport related environment
Ability to operate within strict Quality Control guidelines and ensure adherence by the in-house vehicle maintenance team
Able to demonstrate a flexible approach in a busy working environment
Willingness and ability to undertake training to meet the job criteria and develop individual strengths and minimise individual’s weakness.
To assist in the development of innovative methods of working.
Setting direction
Ability to ensure work is completed to the required standard within timescales
Ability to work split shifts 06.30 to 21.30 hours Monday to Friday. Provide standby cover on a1 in 9-week rota including weekends and bank holidays.
Managing performance
Ability to maintain Commercial Vehicle Technicians standard of performance within management KPI targets.
Ability to work without supervision and work within a busy team environment
Ability to develop own work plans and milestones to meet agreed targets.
Ability to carry out internal audits and support management to monitor and manage staff performance. To ensure work plans and targets are attained.
Knowledge of Health & Safety At Work Act, Operator Licence compliance, transport legislation and relevance to vehicle maintenance workshop/environment in order to operate within current guidelines.
Developing talent
Support others to undertake training in the use of relevant transport maintenance systems, equipment and carry out basic fault diagnosis / troubleshooting.
Team working
Experience of working effectively without supervision, supporting staff, and working within a busy team environment.
Cross Barnet working
Ability to assist management and service users to enhance their service delivery.
Knowledge and understanding of Council aims and values and how they impact on the transport role
External partnership working
Experience of procuring goods and services from a range of suppliers.

Caring
Integrity- I work with candidates and colleagues in a way that builds trust.
Empathy- I say, “thank you” and “well done” where appropriate, and take time to ‘check in’ to see if the people I work with are ok
Support- I support my colleagues to deliver excellent services. I focus on resolving any issues and capturing lessons learnt
Learning to Improve
Insight- I regularly rely on evidence and professional standards to support my work and decision making.
Agile-I am fully empowered to act within the scope of my role
Growth Mindset- I take responsibility for my own personal development, growth and learning and support others with their learning and development where I can
Inclusive
Personal Responsibility- I am curious about what is important to others around diversity. I reflect and act upon this curiosity to improve my own understanding
Engage with discomfort- I am open to and reflect on what makes me uncomfortable and use my engagement with others to challenge myself and constructively challenge others
Champion Diversity- I recognise the advantages and importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in delivering outcomes for residents, and take an active role to ensure they are implemented and integrated in everything I do.
Collaborative
One Team- I actively and purposefully build my network of relationships with people across the Council and with partners. I proactively seek feedback and evidence as a way of learning from and improving the way I work with others
Accountable- I accept responsibility for my own actions and decisions, and demonstrate commitment to ensuring these align to what is best for Barnet
Outcomes Focused- I adapt my way of working to best suit the outcome we are trying to achieve within the scope of my role and professional standards