Specialist Fitter – Vehicles, Plant and Machinery

Crawley Borough Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Crawley is seeking a skilled Road Transport Engineer to maintain and repair a diverse range of vehicles and equipment. The role requires a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, along with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. Candidates must have a current UK driving licence with HGV qualifications. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and enjoy collaborative settings, we encourage you to apply soon.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discounts and wellbeing incentives

Qualifications

• Strong experience in road transport engineering gained through apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Considerable post qualification experience in Motor Vehicle Workshop or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence up to 7.5t GVW (HGV licence).

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and repair various vehicles and equipment.
• Support users in maintaining their equipment and minimize downtime.
• Communicate effectively with users to provide excellent service.

Skills

Road transport engineering

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Following a retirement within the team we have an exciting and rare opportunity available to work in the council’s in-house vehicle, plant and equipment workshop in Crawley.

This role offers a chance to work on all aspects of testing, maintenance and repair, working on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment from HGVs, Agricultural tractors, and sweepers to vans, cars, and ride on mowers to handheld tools such as chainsaws and strimmer’s.

The position therefore requires a thorough and up to date knowledge and experience of all aspects of road transport engineering typically gained from a recognised apprenticeship including: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic disciplines with an understanding of the relevant legal requirements.

You will work closely with users of these assets to help them understand how to keep their equipment properly maintained and operational, whilst minimising down time, so being customer focused with good communication and interpersonal skills is a prerequisite, along with having a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

You will also have:

• Strong experience and knowledge in all aspects of road transport engineering, gained through a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent
• Considerable post qualification experience working within a Motor Vehicle Workshop/Commercial/Machinery repair environment or equivalent.
• A solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• A full and current UK driving licence with entitlement up to 7.5t GVW (HGV licence).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work well within a team.

If you are passionate about maintaining a diverse range of vehicles and equipment, and enjoy working in a collaborative, customer-focused setting, we would love to hear from you!

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Additional information

A full and current UK driving licence with entitlement up to 7.5t GVW (HGV licence) is a requirement of the role.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.