Mechanical Technician

Absolute Industrial Recruitment | Stafford | findajob.dwp.gov.uk |
Absolute Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician for our client based in Stafford on a permanent position.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

 •  To service, repair and prepare vehicles to industry and manufacturers standards
 •  To carry out pinpoint diagnostic work and to use OEM diagnostic tooling
 •  To carry out service and repair on hydraulic and mechanical braking systems fitted to vehicles.
 •  To carry out service and repair on internal combustion engines and associated components
 •  To carry out service and repair on automatic, manual gearbox/transmissions and associated drivetrain components
 •  To carry out service and repair on air conditioning systems (F Gas certification required)
 •  To fabricate and modify chassis components as required.
 •  To carry out service and repair to auto-electrical systems
 •  To prepare vehicles to ministry standards
 •  To perform MOT Testing (certification dependent)
 •  To carry out VHC inspections on incoming vehicles
 •  To install towbar systems including the connection of the tow socket to the OEM wiring system
 •  To carry out and document periodic inspection on company vehicles
 •  To conduct road tests for diagnostic and QC purposes (driving licence category dependent)
 •  To service and install hydraulic levelling systems to vehicles chassis platforms
 •  To service and install pneumatic air suspension systems to vehicles chassis platforms
 •  To service and repair mobile or fixed generator systems including fuel cell chargers
 •  To follow detailed instructions from factory bulletins/documents when instructed
 •  To liaise with other departments and customers and offer assistance as and when required.
 •  To carry out written and detailed reports of all works carried out
 •  To always work within the law

Personal Attributes:

To have good communication skills, open and willing to learn, be able to work well under pressure and with a team, to have impeccable timekeeping.

Qualifications:

Level 3 Automotive maintenance and repair essential all other qualifications are preferable.
 •  Qualified to Guild’s City level 3 automotive maintenance and repair (4101) or above (or equivalent)
 •  MOT testing certificate with a clean driving license
 •  F-Gas Certification
 •  AL-KO certification
 •  UK Driving license including towing capability.
 •  Chassis dealer training (Fiat, Mercedes, Iveco preferred) IMI level 2 diploma in auto
and mobile electrical principles or above
 •  Key stage 1 or above English
 •  Key stage 1 or above Mathematics
 •  Key stage 1 or above ITC
 •  Welding qualification to BS-EN 287-1:2004 or above
 •  Abrasive wheels accreditation
 •  Working at height accreditation

Skills:

 •  Good communication skills.
 •  Excellent customer service skills
 •  Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
 •  To be able to operate ITC equipment (portable mobile devices, diagnostic equipment)
 •  To understand basic hand signals given by banks person while moving vehicles around the site
 •  Complex problem solving
 •  To understand advanced chassis function and operation vehicles.
 •  Competency with chassis franchised diagnostic tools (Fiat)
 •  The ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure.

Health & Safety
 •  To always work with the law under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
 •  To be responsible for your own and other safety within the workplace
 •  To have the ability to work at heigh safely using training provided
 •  To act on any unsafe practise or situation when noticed or informed
 •  To follow any and all policies in place
 •  To follow the road traffic act at all times on and off site
 •  To operate machinery or plant equipment only if trained and authorised to do so
 •  The use of banks persons when moving vehicles is mandatory at all times when on site
 •  The use of LEV or mobile exhaust filters is mandatory when interval combustion engines are in use inside the premises.
 •  To carry out housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment during and at the end of each working day.

Working Hours
4 on 4 off – 6am – 6pm
Salary
£11.44 - £16.00 per hour dependent on experience
Plus, additional potential of up to £1000 per month bonus.

If you think you would be suitable for this position, please email your cv to sarah@absoluterec.co.uk and we will be in touch to discuss the position further.
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