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About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is recruiting a Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician to maintain and repair vehicles, ensuring compliance with H&S regulations, O Licence requirements, and DVSA standards. The role involves applying professional technical methods, communicating with supervisors, completing workloads efficiently, and submitting documentation in a timely manner. A willingness to undertake technical training and respect provided equipment is essential. The position requires holding or obtaining relevant licenses for vehicle testing and a strong understanding of H&S, O Licence, and DVSA standards for both Light and Heavy Goods Vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair vehicles in accordance with H&S regulations, O Licence requirements, and DVSA standards.
- Apply professional technical methods and standards.
- Communicate with the Workshop Supervisor/Manager during maintenance/repair processes.
- Complete a given workload in an expected timely manner.
- Complete and submit all associated documentation in an expected timely manner.
- Accept technical training from internal and external sources.
- Respect the equipment provided by Harrow Council.
- Hold, or be prepared to train for, the relevant licenses to drive or test vehicles and equipment.
- Have knowledge of and/or willingness to learn H&S regulations, O Licence requirements, and DVSA standards for both Light Goods & Heavy Goods Vehicles.
- Observe the Council’s documented safe working practices and Risk Assessment.
- Respect documented COSHH handling and storage practices.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe working environment.
Requirements
- Experience of ensuring 'O' Licence & DVSA requirements are adhered to in relation to service vehicles and their operation.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcome problems, and make well-considered decisions.
- Good verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity.
- Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.
Skills
- H&S regulations
- O Licence requirements
- DVSA standards
- COSHH handling
- Risk Assessment
Location
- London Borough of Harrow
Work Type
- Full-time
- Contractual overtime
Experience Level
- Semi-Skilled
- Skilled
Education Level
- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
- Class 1 or 2 Driving License
- City & Guilds, NVQ, level 3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair, and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV)
- MOT License
- LOLER Certification (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998)
About the Company
- The London Borough of Harrow is recruiting.
Equal Opportunity
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity.