Mechanic (Diesel Fitter)
  • England,South West,Gloucestershire
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £33,143 - £36,363 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPositive Employment is currently recruiting for a Mechanic for our client, a local government organisation based in Gloucester.
The successful post holder will work on one of the most diverse and interesting fleets in the region. No two days are the same — and their technical skill will directly support emergency services and essential operations.
This role is a permanent contract, Full time working hours, and a welcome payment of up to £3,500.00.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
*Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections.
*Inspecting, servicing and repairs of specialist fleet equipment.
*Diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment.
*Mobile maintenance, travelling across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy.
*Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment.
*Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
*Training on equipment used across the GCC/GFRS fleet.
*Supporting equipment readiness for front-line fire appliances.
*Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery (full training provided to a national standard).
*Collection and delivery of vehicles as required.
*Attending and delivering technical training to the wider team.
*Attending locations to support our on-call and out-of-hour cover.
*You will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, Workshops Manager & GFRS Control when on-call.
Personal Requirements:
*Mechanical experience in a busy heavy or light vehicle and or plant workshop.
*Basic fabrication and welding skills.
*High standard of general engineering ability.
*Experience in computerised diagnostic equipment.
*Experience of mixed fleet of light and heavy vehicles.
*Dealing with specialist or emergency vehicles.
*Managing work independently.
*City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics parts 1 & 2, passes & National Craftsman Certificate or equivalent.
*LGV/Light Mechanic qualification.
*LGV category "C" driving licence.
*GCSE passes in English & Maths.
*IRTEC Qualification.
*Basic or advanced electrics diagnostic and repair qualification.
*Water Pump knowledge.
*Hydraulic knowledge.
Pay: £33,143.00 to 36,363.00 per annum
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.
Job number 4223800
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