Vehicle Technician at Serco Plc

Brington and Molesworth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

33948.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vehicle Repair, Maintenance, Diagnostics, Inspection, Safety Procedures, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communication, Self-Motivation, Technical Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Diagnostic Equipment, Vehicle Test Drives, Equipment Maintenance, Fault Identification, Manual Handling

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

Vechicle Technician RAF Molesworth PE28 0QB Permanent, Full time, 39 hours per week (Monday - Friday) £33, 948 plus on-call allowance (plus overtime when called out) Serco have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team at RAF Molesworth. As the Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the through life service and repair of a fleet of UK and US spec vehicles ranging from cars to fire trucks. The role is 39 hours per week Monday – Friday and you will be part of a fantastic team who also provide 24/7 accident and breakdown cover. An allowance is paid on top of your salary for holding a call-out phone 1 week in 4, and any callout attracts overtime on top of that. This is great opportunity for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to contribute to a well-established team, with a healthy focus on work-life balance. Main responsibilities of the role include: Repair and maintenance on a fleet of 131 Vehicles (90% are US Spec Left-hand drive). Repair and maintenance on a range of equipment (including tail lifts, generators etc). Perform inspections, maintenance, identify faults and carry out repairs on all vehicle types as required. Use of diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles Ensure that all maintenance and repairs are carried out in accordance with relevant instructions and regulations. Conduct vehicle test drives to verify vehicle roadworthiness. Operate all tools, equipment, and machinery according to associated safety procedures. Follow company safety procedures and industry standards to perform role, including COSHH, manual handling, working at height, etc. What you’ll need to do the role (essential): Must have a full clean UK Driving License NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification or Equivalent Be self-motivated with relevant experience in vehicle inspection, repair, maintenance and diagnostics and able to work to a high standard Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance Desirable: Mobile Air Conditioning Qualification Drivers Certificate or Professional Competence [CPC] Experience of Tyre changing and balancing HGV licence Experience in roadside recovery + trailer (+E) Forklift license Benefits: Salary: salaries with annual reviews Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus 10 US Federal Holidays Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme. #defenceentryjobs To discover more about our careers in Defence, meet our team, and to find out more about what we offer, please follow this Link. We’re also a signatory of the UK Governments Women in Defence Charter, to find out more please click here. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. #defencejobs

Responsibilities

The Vehicle Technician will be responsible for the service and repair of a fleet of UK and US spec vehicles, including cars and fire trucks. This includes performing inspections, maintenance, identifying faults, and carrying out repairs as required.