Workshop HGV Vehicle Fitter

Location: Bootle, Merseyside

Parking: Secure parking

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Emergency Services

Base: Healthcare based

Pay Rates: 

£31,284 per annum plus additional allowances of approximately £3,630.78 per annum

Competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:

• 23 days holiday, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra ,Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement.
• Adjacent free gym
• Secure parking
• Access to adjacent canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and MFRS
• Excellent Occupational Health Services

Working Days and Hours: 

Monday – Thursday, 8.00am – 4.15pm/Friday – 8.00am – 1.00pm working 35 hours per week. The post will assist in an out of hours call out service (1 week in 4 at the present)

Job Purpose :

We are looking to appoint an experienced HGV Fitter to carry out inspections, repairs, servicing and modification tasks to a range of vehicles within our fleet. This will include the collection and delivery of fire vehicles and ancillary equipment, including the delivery of spare parts.

If you are a fully qualified Vehicle Fitter and have time served Apprenticeship training, we would like to hear from you. You must have experience of working as a qualified HGV Fitter and a basic knowledge of Health and Safety in a Workshop.

Knowledge of engine management systems and of PTO hydraulic and pneumatic systems are essential requirements together with the ability to undertake HGV Vehicle inspections to DVSA standard.

Duties: 

• To carry out repair, inspection, servicing, and modification tasks as detailed by the Charge Hand, Co-Ordinator, Workshop Manager or Transport manager. 
• The collection and delivery of fire vehicles or ancillary equipment, including the collection and delivery of spare parts. 
• To be responsible for all documentation connected with the post (job card completion etc.). 
• To bring to the attention of management any defects that would or could cause damage to the equipment or that may result in or have the potential to cause accidents. 
• To maintain a clean and tidy work area and ensure that general workshop housekeeping is adhered. 
• To assist management, as required, by moving over to other sections, to assist in minor repairs, servicing, inspection or modification of other Fire Service and partner’s equipment. 
• To participate in the 24/7 hour, call out system and to be available for overtime when required. 
• To undertake any other duties deemed suitable by the Authority commensurate with the grade.
• To be responsible for ensuring that your conduct and behaviour accords with Service Policies on Equality and Fairness at Work and Ground Rules.

Skills and Experience:

• If you are a fully qualified Vehicle Fitter and have time served Apprenticeship training, we would like to hear from you. You must have experience of working as a qualified HGV Fitter and a basic knowledge of Health and Safety in a Workshop
• Experienced HGV Fitter to carry out inspections, repairs, servicing and modification tasks to a range of vehicles within our fleet. This will include the collection and delivery of fire vehicles and ancillary equipment, including the delivery of spare parts.
• Knowledge of engine management systems and of PTO hydraulic and pneumatic systems are essential requirements together with the ability to undertake HGV Vehicle inspections to DVSA standard.

Questions

Are you a fully qualified Vehicle Fitter and have time served Apprenticeship training?

Do you have experience of working as a qualified HGV Fitter and a basic knowledge of Health and Safety in a Workshop?

Do you have experience as an HGV Fitter carrying out inspections, repairs, servicing and modification tasks to a range of vehicles?

Do you have knowledge of engine management systems and of PTO hydraulic and pneumatic systems?

Do you have the ability to undertake HGV Vehicle inspections to DVSA standard?