Vehicle Technician – RAF Molesworth

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Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Overtime
Monday to Friday

 

Location
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Vehicle Technician
RAF Molesworth
Permanent, Full time, 39 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Competitive salary plus benefits (including paid overtime)

Serco have a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join the team at RAF Molesworth.

As the Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the service and repair of Government Owned Vehicles (GOV) for our customer (USAF). The role is 39 hours per week Monday – Friday and you will also be part of a team who provide accident and breakdown cover on 24/7 basis, holding a call-out phone 1 week in 4, paid at an overtime rate on top of your salary.

Main responsibilities of the role include:
Repair and maintain a fleet of 131 Vehicles, 90% of the vehicles are U.S Spec and Left-hand drive.

Range of Vehicles:
HGV 6×4 Tractor
HGV Trailers
U.S Spec Fire Trucks
U.S Spec Police Cars
U.S Spec 8 Pax Vans
Various U.S & U.K Spec cars
Various forklifts
Repair and maintain a varied range of equipment (including tail lifts, generators etc).
Ensure that all repairs are carried out in accordance with Air Force Instructions and the Ministry of Transport Regulations.
Ensuring vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency.
Perform maintenance inspections and repairs on all vehicles presented
Identify vehicle faults and repair as necessary
Ensure all brake tests are completed as required
Maintain a working knowledge of current industry best practices.
Conduct vehicle test drives after repairs have been completed to verify the vehicle is roadworthy
Ensure all workshop equipment is serviceable, tested and correctly maintained
Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
Ensure the workshop is kept clean and well organised to ensure workplace safety
Ensuing all spares and equipment are fully accounted for
Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles
Highlight to supervisor all vehicle defects, including damage where the driver has contributed to the failure of the component or damage to the vehicle
Demonstrate process of preventative maintenance and visual inspections to the driver and management community
Follow company safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, working at height, etc.
Refuel, wash and vacuum vehicle(s) when required.
Perform driving duties when required by the VM Supervisor or Site Manager.
Drive vehicles safely and show due consideration to other road users.
Ensure driving skills maximise fuel efficiency and minimise risk to self, vehicle,and other road users.
Any other contractual duties as required by the VM Supervisor or Site Manager.

What you’ll need to do the role:
Must have a full clean UK Driving License
NVQ Level 3 Maintenance Qualification or Equivalent
Diagnostic experience
Inspect and repair to MOT standards
Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate Security Clearance

Desirable:
Mobile Air Conditioning Qualification
Drivers Certificate or Professional Competence [CPC]
Tyre changing and balancing
HGV licence
Experience in roadside recovery + trailer (+E)
Forklift license
Environmental & Hazardous Waste in workshop

What we offer:
Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank 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.

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By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

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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. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers 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. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
 

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