Job title: Vehicle Technician

Salary: £33,366 – £37,035 (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Torre Road Depot, 225a York Road, LS9 7QQ with some offsite working

Shift Patterns Available

Days (SCP 23 £35,570): Monday to Thursday, 7.15am – 3.15pm; Friday, 7.15am – 12.15pm.
Evenings (SCP 25 £37,563): Monday to Thursday, 3.45pm – midnight; Friday, 12.15pm – 6.15pm.
4 on, 4 off (SCP 27 £39,481): 4 days on, 4 days off rota across 7 days, 7.00am – 6.05pm.

Please Indicate Your Preferred Shift Pattern(s) Within Your Application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Vehicle Technicians to join our Fleet Maintenance team based at Leeds City Council's York Road Depot (LS9), with occasional work required at other locations across the city.

Our Vehicle Technicians work on one of the city's largest and most diverse vehicle fleets while enjoying excellent benefits, job security and one of the best pension schemes available. You'll help ensure the council's fleet of more than 1,200 vehicles, including cars, vans, HGVs, refuse vehicles and specialist plant, is maintained, repaired and operated safely and efficiently.

With a choice of day, evening and 4 on, 4 off shift patterns, you can find a working arrangement that suits your lifestyle while building a rewarding career with one of the region's largest employers.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About You

As a Vehicle Technician, you will play a vital role in keeping Leeds' front-line services moving safely and efficiently.

You Will Bring To The Role

A positive 'can do' attitude and proactive approach to vehicle maintenance and repairs.

The ability to work efficiently and safely while maintaining high standards.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across Fleet Services.

A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Effective teamwork skills to support business needs.

A full and current UK category B manual driving licence. Possession of a category C (LGV) and D1 (minibus) licence would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants Should Also Hold One Of The Following

City & Guilds 4101 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair)
Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles 383 – Full Level 2 or 3
NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Qualification
Motor Vehicle Craft Studies 381 – Full Part 2 or 3
Or an equivalent qualification

About The Role

This role is integral to Fleet Services, which is responsible for maintaining and repairing the council's corporate fleet of more than 1,200 vehicles.

Duties include servicing, inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles including cars, vans, tippers, welfare buses, large goods vehicles, refuse collection vehicles and many more, ensuring they remain safe, roadworthy and available to support essential council services.

What We Offer You

We take pride in offering an excellent employee experience, with benefits including:

Competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
Clear career progression pathways and continuing professional development opportunities.
A range of employee benefits and wellbeing support.
Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes.
A choice of shift patterns to help support your work-life balance.

How To Apply

Apply for this job online by completing the online application form. Please indicate which shift pattern(s) you would be willing to work. Read our guidance for further advice and ensure all sections of your application are completed before submitting.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Carl Brook, General Manager, by email: [email protected] .

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.   

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.  

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To inspect, service, repair and maintain the Council’s fleet of light commercial, heavy goods and specialist municipal vehicles in accordance with statutory regulations and Council policy.

Responsibilities For Grade

To inspect, service, repair, maintain and diagnose faults on the full range of vehicles operated and managed by Leeds City Council in line with expected timelines.
To carry out safety inspections on all vehicle types and record findings on the inspection and defect record.

To have on site and maintain a suitable personal toolbox and tool selection to undertake the inspection, service, repair, maintenance and diagnostics on the full range of vehicles operated by Leeds City Council.

To undertake training and mentoring of apprentices and trainees with all aspects of maintenance operation.

To accurately identify parts required and work with stores to ensure the correct part is purchased in a cost effective and timely manner.

Carry out accurate fault diagnosis of vehicle and specialist equipment defects. The correct use and care of specialist tools provided for repair and maintenance purposes.

To undertake vehicle repair work onsite or roadside as required.

Ensure all work areas are kept clean and safe, carry out work area cleaning both pre and post repairs.

Reporting of and repair of defects revealed or observed during any repair process, including any instance where preventive work would be appropriate.

Completion of all current and future job related documentation required, including using and inputting data to current and future computer systems both fixed and mobile.

To carry out all work in a safe manner, observing all relevant safety procedures, including “on site” work where directed.

Attendance at any relevant computer, product or other training courses as directed to ensure capability to inspect, repair, fault diagnose and service the Council’s fleet of vehicle’s and to ensure the ability to use computer systems as required by the Fleet Maintenance operation.

To comply with at all times all requirements in relation to the use of GPS mobile workshop vehicles.

It should be noted that vehicle repairs and servicing will be measured against scheduled repair times.

Ensuring compliance with safety inspection regime for vehicle maintenance.

To ensure compliance of all relevant Health and Safety, Environmental and DVSA procedures and requirements.

To carry out all tasks in compliance with the authorities operator licence with regards to vehicle maintenance.

Ensure all work related documentation is correctly completed and authorised.

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Ensure compliance with all pandemic and sickness requirements.

Use IT technology to deliver an efficient and effective fleet maintenance service.

Create good working relationships with managers and staff to ensure satisfactory service provision.

To contribute to continuous service improvements and to contribute to improvements within the department and the Authority.

To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.

To improve own practice through observation, evaluation, discussion with colleagues and appropriate CPD programmes.

To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.

Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the service by attending relevant meetings, training days/events as requested.

Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures e.g. child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council.

Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation and any form of abuse of equal opportunities, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.

The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and this role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Qualifications Required

City and Guilds 4101 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair) or Repair and Servicing of Road Vehicles, 383 - full level 2 or 3 or Automotive Qualification NVQ level 3, or Motor Vehicle Craft Studies, 381 - full part 2 or 3 or equivalent.

Hold a category B driving licence

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.

Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate.

To communicate effectively with a diverse range of people internally /externally to the Council
Ability to inspect, service, repair, maintain and diagnose faults on the full range of vehicles operated by Leeds City Council.
To carry out safety inspections on all vehicle types on the inspection pit area and record findings on the inspection and defect record.
Ability to understand the Council’s Customer Care Policies.
Responsible for self development in order for duties to be performed in an efficient and effective manner.
To be able to communicate in both written and oral technical language.
To be sufficiently numerate for measuring tasks and tool setting.
Knowledge of the Operator licence requirements of vehicle maintenance and documentation
Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures including risk assessment and COSHH requirements.
High degree of manual dexterity.

Three years continuous in commercial repair/service environment

Ability to undertake a basic level of metal fabrication

Ability to undertake a basic level of Electrical system repairs

Behavioural And Other Characteristics Required

Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference ensuring equality for all, working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
Willingness to undertake any training as identified to improve skills, development and technical ability
Willingness to undertake any training on statutory requirements such as equality and dignity, health & safety and code of conduct.
Willingness to become a Nominated MOT tester.
Willingness to achieve IRTEC certification
Willingness to abide by the Council’s policy and procedures.

Committed approach to the objectives of the organisation.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

Ability to lead, motivate and assist others.
Driving Licence Cat C1
Driving Licence Cat C
Driving Licence CAT D1
Ability to do vehicle metal fabrication work to a high standard
Ability to undertake vehicle electrical repairs to a high standard
General knowledge of Council Health and Safety policies.

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