Motor Vehicle Technician vacancy in Camberwell, London (016jc)

My client is one of the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing over 28,000 people across the world, who offer a hugely diverse number of career options are now seeking to recruit a Motor Vehicle Technician for their operations at Camberwell, London.

Your role will be to service and repair vehicles in a safe & efficient manner using such skills and knowledge as is required. As well as prioritise vehicles and maintenance ensuring completion in accordance with procedures in operation and to the standard and Quality required and ensure warranty claims are identified for recovery from manufacturers and rechargeable damage is identified and authorised.

Therefore, your key duties and responsibilities will include:
• To service, adjust and repair vehicles, components and accessories including removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
• To diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques. This will include road testing where deemed necessary. To drive in a manner within the parameters of the law and ensuring that all police signs are covered appropriately
• To observe, recognise and report on defects and/or symptoms of impending failure. Identification of recharge costs advising the Workshop Controller and correct completion of paperwork
• To order from the parts department, all necessary replacement parts, ensuring that no parts are fitted to vehicles other than those required to complete the work
• To interpret technical service information and data from manuals, bulletins and or computer files and data. Implement by applying correct techniques
• To ensure at all times that equipment and tools are kept in a clean, safe condition and to report any shortages or damaged/faulty equipment the line manager.
• Conduct work in a safe tidy and clean manner taking responsibility for the working environment and allocated work area, cleaning work area after completion jobs.
• Provide technical and diagnostic support to colleagues where required
• Ensure all warranty job card completions are followed in order to maintain compliance to the terms of warranty in-house status.
• Ensure all QTIB bulletins and related procedures and supporting documentation are read and pro-actively read on a quarterly basis.
• Keep up to date with technical and manufacturer/industry information.
• Ensure all parts returns are documented and returned in accordance with the procedures required.
• Maintain the workshop in safe and clean manner in accordance with requirements.
• To be aware of the application of COSHH regulations, which includes the disposal of waste and the storage and issues of substances, as stated within the company’s procedures.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and adhered to in accordance with Company requirements and regulations in force.
• To participate in training courses required from time to time.
• In accordance with our certification to the standards OHSAS 18001, ISO9001 and ISO 14001 each employee will comply with and contribute to the effective implementation of the current regualtion:
1. Health and Safety policy
2. Quality Policy
3. Environmental Policy
• To work within established Company policies and procedures.
• Promote company values and standards and exhibit appropriate behaviour in accordance with Company ethos.
• Use talent and ability to encourage achievement and continuous improvement.
• To demonstrate safety, integrity & commitment at all times.
• Maintain excellent levels of communication throughout the team and the wider business.
• To carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business and satisfy customer needs.

To be eligible for this role you will need the following skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience:
• Flexible, Proactive, Team Player
• Pride taken in the completion and presentation of completed repairs
• Computer literate.
• Full driving licence
• Good level of industry knowledge / awareness
• Good understanding and working knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
• Proven experience in a Motor Vehicle technician role, with at least 2 years’ experience gained as a fully qualified technician.
• City & Guilds 1 & 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies or equivalent NVQ levels 2 & 3 or equivalent
• Working effectively with internal and external stakeholders

In return they will be offering a good starting salary, as well as a discretionary bonus which is paid quarterly, overtime which is time and a half outside of normal hours, and a first-class benefits package.