Motor Vehicle Fitter

Valeofglamorgan; Wenvoe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Motor Vehicle Fitter for their Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance team. The role focuses on repairing a diverse range of vehicles and plant equipment, including fault diagnosis and ensuring compliance with MOT standards. Applicants need NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and experience in a council vehicle workshop. This position offers a pay range of £32,597 - £36,363 pro rata, with a commitment to professional development and potential training in ultra-low emission vehicle technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations of a Council’s vehicle repair workshop.
• Experience in preparing vehicles for MOT Tests.
• Experience in vehicle inspection to DVSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs on cars, heavy commercial, and light commercial vehicles.
• Undertake diagnosis of faults and order parts.
• Prepare vehicles correctly for MOT and complete work to DVSA standards.

Skills

Experience in vehicle repair workshops

Skilled in repair of light and heavy goods vehicles

Valid VOSA MOT tester’s certificate

Commitment to further training

Full Driving Licence (minimum B Group)

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Studies

Job description

About Us

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a motivated individual to join the Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance team as a Motor Vehicle Fitter. The role will primarily involve working as part of a small team carrying out planned and unscheduled works on the Council’s Fleet of vehicles and plant machinery.

Values

• Ambitious — Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open — Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together — Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud — Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the Role

Pay Details: Grade 7 SCP 20 - 25 £32,597 - £36,363 Pro Rata £16.90 - £18.85 Per Hour

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Mon – Thurs: 6.30 am – 2.30 pm or 2 pm to 10 pm; Fri: 6.30 am – 2.00 pm or 2 pm – 9.30 pm

Main Place of Work: The Alps Depot, Wenvoe, CF5 6AA

Temporary Reason: N/A

Description: The Individual will carry out or assist repairs on a full range of cars, heavy commercial, light commercial and plant equipment, which will include undertaking diagnosis of faults, ordering parts, preparing vehicles correctly for MOT and completing work to DVSA standards.

About You

You will need:

• NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Part 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in the operations and working practices of a Council’s vehicle repair workshop.
• Experience of the essential requirements in the preparation of vehicles for MOT Test.
• Experience in vehicle inspection to meet the standards set by DVSA.
• Skilled in disciplines of the repair of light and heavy goods vehicles.
• Holder for a valid VOSA MOT tester’s certificate or the capability to attain a certificate.
• Commitment to undertake further training for professional development and enhance knowledge of ultra‑low emission vehicle (ULEV) technologies.
• Full Driving Licence with a minimum of B Group.

Additional Information

DBS Check Required: No

For Further Information, contact: Enfys Griffiths – Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance Manager (029 20673132 / [e-mail])

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.