Workshop Technician - Wellington

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The technician is responsible for carrying out all work to a high standard within this busy workshop facility, ensuring adherence to vehicle maintenance and compliance regulations. The role will involve ensuring that all paperwork and Fleet management system is completed timely, accurately and to a high standard and to carrying out repairs, maintenance, servicing to vehicles as and when required, whilst adhering to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Carry out vehicle inspection examinations in line with VOSA procedure and Company policy.
• Test and check that systems and components are safe, secure and working properly.
• Diagnose faults by isolating systems or components that may have caused or potentially cause a problem.
• Repair or replace worn parts ahead of the vehicle’s breakdown or damage.
• Gain authorisation to repair or fit parts as required by Company Procedure.
• Maintain efficiency and accuracy while working.
• Test drive vehicles where permitted and correct driving license is held.
• 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.
• You will be required to assist other technicians with repairs when required. Along with completing the workshop controller’s duties when required.
• Demonstrate a duty of care by reporting any health and safety concerns to Workshop Controller immediately upon recognition of potential hazard.
• 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.
• Maintain a degree of flexibility while working in order to provide adequate cover to serve customers and workshop requirements.
• Adhere to Company Policies and Procedures including the SFS Health and Safety policies at all times.
• 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 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.
• To provide early morning and/or afternoon defect cover on customer sites.
• To attend vehicle breakdowns as and when required, (a workshop vehicle/van will be provided).
• Ensure that NO vehicle is returned to the customer, unless it is safe to be returned for their use.
• To create and maintain a professional relationship with SFS staff, customers and suppliers.
• Be on standby 24/7 on a weekly basis as and when required.
• A flexible approach must be maintained in all work duties, in order to provide adequate cover to service the workshops and customers’ requirements.
• Any reasonable ad-hoc duty as required.

EsE    Essential Skills

• 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)
• Technical experience on vehicle electrical systems (12+24 volts), hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Evidence of qualifications and training in the following areas: - recognised time served on an apprenticeship scheme, VOSA vehicle inspection course, municipal vehicle manufacturing training.
• Understanding of Health & Safety rules and regulations.
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team.

D       Desirable Skills

• Attention to detail.
• IT skills with knowledge of MS office systems.
• Organisation skills with ability to multitask and priorities deadlines.

• Generous holiday allowance, with a day off for your birthday!
• Paid community volunteering
• Company-wide, profit-sharing bonus
• Pension plan - we’ll contribute up to 10% of your annual salary
• Life assurance and personal accident cover

Be flexible

We promote flexibility around how and where we work so that you can achieve a healthier work-life balance. We operate hybrid working, splitting our week between the office and home.

Be yourself

We welcome diversity and we care about inclusion. That’s why we want you to be your whole self at work. We believe an inclusive workplace is good for each of us, great for our customers and better for our business. Formed in 2020, our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network meets regularly to share challenges, experience and ideas to build a more equal, diverse and inclusive business.

Be heard

We listen to your point of view, with our People Forum and regular employee surveys making sure you can use your voice and influence our future.

Be well

We offer a range of support to help you care for your wellbeing, from our free Employee Assistance Programme to our qualified Wellbeing team who are on hand to connect you with the help you need to get more out of life.

Be better

We want you to reach your potential and, as an Investors in People employer, we’ll encourage you to learn and develop by building a personalised development plan together with your manager.

Be a part of it!

Our employees tell us that the best thing about Paragon is the people! So, if you’re looking for an energetic, friendly team with a great set of values to help you take the next step in your career, apply now and let’s grow together!