VMU Technician

Company Description

Founded in 1909, Marshall employs over 2,000 colleagues across the UK, North America, Northern Europe and the UAE. Headquartered on a 900-acre site in Cambridge, Marshall comprises a number of different business units - Military Aerospace, Land Systems, Advanced Composites, Fleet Solutions, Property, and Marshall Centre.

As an independent private company, Marshall seeks to develop and deliver long-term value to its customers, whilst remaining committed to enhancing the communities in which it operates and creating exciting opportunities for its people.

If you want to make your mark in an organisation where people really matter, this could be the opportunity for you.
 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Motor Vehicle Technician offering an excellent basic salary of £42,800 + call out allowance + overtime with benefit package, you will be part of a team that maintains a fleet of vehicles for a contract customer providing service and maintenance.

You will be required to have a flexible approach as you maybe required to travel between depots to cover for leave and offer additional assistance where required.

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

To ensure the most efficient and highest possible standard of mechanical and electrical repair, preventative maintenance, and modification of customer vehicles & related ancillary equipment.

Correct fault diagnosis to ensure replacement parts are fitted correctly and warranty claims are in line with warranty terms.

Ensure full and complete end of shift handover including vehicle on or off-road status.

Attend customer sites as required to carry out repairs.

To complete job cards, service sheets, timesheets, and any other relevant paperwork in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

To undertake diagnostic analysis where appropriate.

To build rapport, develop trust and respect from both internal and external customers.

To contribute towards the continuous improvement of processes/methods and operating practices within the VMU.

Undertakes necessary training to become multi skilled.

Work as part of the team to maintain, build employee and customer relations to ensure that the workshop operation achieves all set financial and cultural objectives/targets.

To enforce personally and in others Company, Industry & Legal Health, Safety & Environmental standards always and without exception.

To ensure a thorough understanding of all Company Safe Systems of Work and always adhere to within the workshop or mobile operations.

To report without delay, in line with Company procedure, any accidents, risks and near misses.

To maintain exceptional housekeeping standards within the workplace always.

Qualifications

Essential:

Motor Vehicle Engineering qualification, for example:

HNC / BTEC Level 3 Motor Vehicle Engineering OR

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Full UK driving licence

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English

Experience:

Experience of working on Vans; preventative maintenance, diagnostic & repair.

Experience of Working to Safe Systems of Work.

Experience of working in a fast paced demanding customer environment, with direct customer interaction.

Experience of planning job execution efficiently.

Has practical understanding of using information technology and systems, for example palm-top computers.

Skills:

Able to manage risk situations, make reasoned decisions and consult / escalate where appropriate.

Effective time planner with the ability to balance workloads and work to set deadlines.

Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Effective listening skills coupled with a consultative style.

Attention to detail.

Self-motivated and innovative, with a 'can-do' attitude.

Flexibility to work at different locations if required

Desirable:

Management / supervisory experience.

Additional information

Benefits:

In addition to a highly competitive hourly rate + call out allowance + overtime with benefit package, we offer a range of benefits including 25 days' holiday, generous contributory pension scheme, life assurance, a wide range of product discounts, work uniform, and health benefits.

A realistic OTE of £40k - £50k pa

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.