Vehicle Technician - Local Authority

• Annual Salary: £17.79 per hour PAYE or £21.18 per hour via umbrella
• Location: Barnsley - S71 postcode
• Job Type: Full-time - interim

We are seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician to join the team at a local authority in Barnsley. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and safety of the Council's Refuse Collection fleet, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing high-quality service to the community.

• Inspection and Maintenance: Inspect, repair, and maintain municipal fleet assets to meet statutory and regulatory standards.
• Professional Advice: Provide guidance on vehicle maintenance and repair to service users.
• Manual Work: Perform physically demanding tasks related to fleet maintenance.
• Health & Safety: Ensure the safety of all resources within the area of responsibility.
• Policy Awareness: Stay informed about policies and procedures impacting service delivery.
• Diagnostics: Use complex diagnostic equipment to prepare and present detailed results.
• Service Improvement: Continuously review and improve service provision.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development of policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior managers and the public.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as requested by management.

• Education: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Qualification (essential).
• Licence Training: Willingness to undertake and achieve Category C Licence within 12 months.
• Experience: Proven experience in inspection and audit processes, municipal fleet maintenance, general fabrication, or use of complex diagnostic equipment.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety procedures involved in fleet maintenance.
  • Awareness of current transport-related issues.
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications.
  • Understanding of pressures facing local government.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of dealing effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage a challenging workload under pressure and solve problems effectively.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
  • Accurate and methodical in preparing documentation and information.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunities for training and continuous professional development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Flexibility to meet operational needs.
• Alignment with the council's visions, priorities, values, and behaviours.

To apply for this Vehicle Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.