Skilled Vehicle Technician (Grade H)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets, Greater London

Job Category : Trade & Operatives

Location : Blackwall Goods Yard Depot, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:00

End Time : 16:00

Salary: £20.29

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

To undertake a wide range of tasks in the vehicle workshop which require the use of specific knowledge and skills as identified in the Person Specification.

To undertake scheduled inspections and services to vehicles and equipment to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

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To undertake safety and maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment operated by contractors to the Council.

To complete accurately all other appropriate and required records, including timesheets, driving hours etc.

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To identify, locate, order and collect parts as necessary to ensure works are undertaken within agreed timescales in order to maintain the operational efficiency of vehicles and equipment, including liaison with suppliers, manufacturers and/or their agents.

To understand the Health and Safety risks identified for the Vehicle Workshop environment and ensure that all mitigating procedures and practices developed from the Risk Assessments are implemented. To notify the Workshop Supervisor immediately of any identified hazards or safety concerns.

To keep nominated own work-area free from hazards and in a clean and tidy condition and assist others in keeping the whole of the Vehicle Workshop environment in a similar condition.

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9.To use and operate all equipment in the workshop in an appropriate manner and, once used, return it to the appropriate storage area.

Qualifications

Hold an appropriate vehicle technician qualification (equivalent: NVQ Level 2 or above).

Hold a full, clean car Driving Licence and Motorcycle Driving Licence (150cc minimum).

Hold an appropriate PCV DD restricted (minimum) and/or HVG Class 2 (minimum) driving licence.

Qualified to be an experienced MOT vehicle examiner.

Must hold an appropriate MOT vehicle examiner certificate for Class 4, (Class 5) and Class 7 vehicles.

Skills & Experience

Demonstrate at least two years’ experience of undertaking routine, multi- skilled, working on cars, light vans and heavy vehicles that are similar to those operated by the Council as well as any specialist equipment attached.

Ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge of undertaking repairs to:

o Hydraulic and/or Pneumatic systems

o Body panels

o Electrical systems

o Pedestrianised Vehicles and Motorcycles o Horticultural and Agricultural Equipment

Experience of preparing and presenting vehicles to VOSA testing stations.

Demonstrate experience and knowledge of using Welding equipment

A level of experience and knowledge of:

o Paint Spraying o Fabrication

Knowledge of basic hazards, and appropriate working practices, within a Vehicle Workshop environment

To carry out repair and maintenance to various types of fleet vehicles. Located in London, E14 0JJ.

*Working in the council workshop.

*Maintaining various size fleet vehicles, including cars vans and buses.

*Must have Level 3 City & Guilds in Vehicle Technician.

*Could lead to permanent opportunity

* Experience needed in HGV & PSV vehicles

*Immediate start for the right candidate

*Looking for two people to work in a great team

Posted 2026-06-06

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