Mechanic (Diesel Fitter)
hace 5 días
Gloucester
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Mechanic for our client, a local government organisation based in Gloucester. \n 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. \n This role is a permanent contract, Full time working hours, and a welcome payment of up to £3,500.00. \n Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: \n\n • Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections.\n, • Inspecting, servicing and repairs of specialist fleet equipment.\n, • Diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment.\n, • Mobile maintenance, travelling across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy.\n, • Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment.\n, • Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.\n, • Training on equipment used across the GCC/GFRS fleet.\n, • Supporting equipment readiness for front-line fire appliances.\n, • Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery (full training provided to a national standard).\n, • Collection and delivery of vehicles as required.\n, • Attending and delivering technical training to the wider team.\n, • Attending locations to support our on-call and out-of-hour cover.\n, • You will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, Workshops Manager & GFRS Control when on-call.\n\n Personal Requirements: \n\n • Mechanical experience in a busy heavy or light vehicle and or plant workshop.\n, • Basic fabrication and welding skills.\n, • High standard of general engineering ability.\n, • Experience in computerised diagnostic equipment.\n, • Experience of mixed fleet of light and heavy vehicles.\n, • Dealing with specialist or emergency vehicles.\n, • Managing work independently.\n, • City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics parts 1 & 2, passes & National Craftsman Certificate or equivalent.\n, • LGV/Light Mechanic qualification.\n, • LGV category “C” driving licence.\n, • GCSE passes in English & Maths.\n, • IRTEC Qualification.\n, • Basic or advanced electrics diagnostic and repair qualification.\n, • Water Pump knowledge.\n, • Hydraulic knowledge.\n\n Pay: £33,143.00 to 36,363.00 per annum \n Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.