Workshop Assistant

Dudley Council is seeking a dedicated and proactive Workshop Assistant to join our team in a dynamic environment.

• To perform minor defect repairs
• To provide support, technical administration and assistance to the vehicle maintenance workshop Team Leaders
• To assist in the delivery and collection of vehicles, including taking vehicles for annual MOT
• To provide technical administration and assistance for the maintenance workshop equipment asset registers / audits, providing accurate information to update databases
• To provide technical administration and assistance for the vehicle maintenance workshop building inspections
• To provide technical administration and assistance for the ladder equipment and routine inspections
• To provide technical administration and assistance for all vehicle maintenance workshop specialist equipment service, maintenance & contract documentation, including LOLER and all Certification
• To participate in the delivery of vehicle maintenance services outside of the normal Monday to Friday shift patterns to support winter maintenance operations
• To liaise, provide assistance and co-operate with all transport staff
• To attend appropriate training courses
• To perform general cleaning duties within the workshop
• To steam clean vehicles and plant
• To collect vehicle replacement parts

• Knowledge of basic repair
• Health and Safety Knowledge
• City & Guilds in Repair and Maintenance or NVQ
• GCSE Qualification in Maths & English Grade D or above
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team (Essential)

Contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the council's vehicle / plant fleet.

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Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2

Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.