HGV Technician - EDI - Expiring soon!

Posted 12/07/2024 by Irlam associates Group

Location:
Edinburgh
HGV Technician - Days
Monday - Friday
£43,000 with 7.5% bonus and realisitic OTE of £50,000 (Minimum)

Key areas of Responsibility
The Maintenance Technician's key responsibilities are:
  • Operating to the high standards set by our client, and ensure all maintenance of vehicles and equipment is to industry principles and ensure compliance with their client's Health & Safety Policy and Joint Inspection Group standards.
  • Working as a member of the maintenance team to ensure the on-time vehicle servicing and inspection of aircraft refuelling vehicles and associated fuelling equipment.
  • Organizing own site visits and workloads to ensure vehicle inspections are carried out on schedule.
  • Carrying out new vehicle commissioning.
  • Providing sites with support for the non-routine maintenance of refuelling equipment.
  • Overseeing the use of 3rd party contractors to carry out specialized vehicle repairs and ensure that all recoverable costs are processed in accordance with prescribed requirements.
  • Maintaining a close working relationship with the Vehicle Maintenance Manager and to ensure the required data from agreed locations is provided in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ensuring that the Workshop complies to health and safety standards.
  • Ensuring all areas and equipment are safely stored.
  • To ensure that the workshop area is suitably maintained to provide a safe and suitable environment for vehicle maintenance.
  • To suggest ideas that will provide development of procedures or vehicle design which will improve safety, efficiency or serviceability or operational equipment.
  • To provide coaching and guidance on issues from operations, HSE and Product Quality, once training has been provided and to undertake fuel quality control checks and inspections on relevant items in the aviation fuel supply system.
  • Be responsible for maintaining a satisfactory level of personal training with regard to task breakdowns and technical upgrades, identifying any shortfall and reporting to the Vehicle Maintenance Manager.
  • Ensure that suitable levels of vehicle spare parts are maintained while keeping within agreed budgets.
  • Raise purchase orders for spares and service in a timely manner to allow maximum efficiency of equipment.
  • Actively participate in the near miss reporting process and Safety reports / Tool-box talks
  • · Regular communication with Site/s to update on progress of works.
Other:
This list may not be exhaustive and post holders may be expected to carry out other activities as identified by the company.
Skills and Experience (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of ADR vehicles and their maintenance Practical working knowledge of vehicle pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • A good working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
  • Able to build positive working relationships with team members, contractors, operational and management contacts.
Skills and Experience (Essential
  • At least 5 years post-apprentice experience as vehicle mechanic and the completion of recognized apprenticeship training in LGV maintenance and repair.
  • An effective team player with the ability to coordinate maintenance work with others and work safely under own initiative whilst meeting deadlines and objectives.
Qualifications (Essential)
  • HGV Class 1 or 2 license
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in vehicle/plant maintenance or equivalent
  • Completion of recognized apprenticeship training within Vehicle/Plant maintenance fields (Essential)
  • Education / Certifications:
  • Current HGV Class 1 Or 2 Licence.
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 in vehicle/plant maintenance or equivalent.
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
640879
Job ID:
221990192

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