HGV / PSV Technician

This role is starting asap, working 35 hours a week in an ongoing contract., Inspection, service, maintenance, preparation for test, fault diagnosis and repair of all Council and other vehicle and plant assets in accordance with (as applicable by vehicle type) DVSAs Heavy Goods Vehicle Inspection Manual, Public Service Vehicle Inspection Manual, MOT Inspection Manual for class 3,4,5 & 7 vehicles, DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, Manufacturer and Council maintenance requirements.

• Completion of all work tasks relating to primary job function as instructed by Workshop Manager or other covering supervisory staff.


• Maintenance of professional competence in relation to the primary job function, this will require satisfactory completion of training and assessment as required by the Council.


• Completion of road tests on designated routes as instructed by Workshop Manager or other covering supervisory staff


• Movement of vehicles for the purpose of repair, maintenance, preparation or testing.


• Have good knowledge and understanding on electric vehicles and be willing to undertake IMI Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 qualification.


• Completion of all documents (paperwork and/or electronic files) before the end of each working shift. Vehicle specific documents such as inspection sheets, job cards and defect notes are to be completed as part of the task.


• To work safely at all times in accordance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation, Council policy and specific safety instructions.


• To complete all tasks making efficient use of resources, minimising wastage and complying with all Environmental legislation and good practice.


• Attend roadside breakdowns or other incidents during normal working hours.


• As instructed by Workshop Managers to complete quality checks of hired vehicles, council-owned vehicles maintained by external contractors and work completed by other council staff.


• To provide flexibility to cover alternate working hours to cover the absence of other staff etc as instructed by the Workshop Managers.


• Completion of training and satisfactory assessment of knowledge as required by the Corporate Fleet and Transport Manager. This may include manufacturer product courses, legislation relating to work areas and health & safety-related training.


• Provide input into vehicle specification and fault resolution.