Mobile Technician

Job title: Mobile Technician

Salary: SO1 £ 35,570 - £37,563

Hours: 37

Contract: Full Time Permanent.

Location: The Arium, Thorner Lane, Leeds, LS14 3FB
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The Workshop and Engineering section is looking to recruit a Mobile Technician to join our Transport & Engineering team and help secure the long-term success of the section.

As a Mobile Technician, you’ll thrive as part of a team of highly skilled workshop technicians, fitters, and trainee technicians. The successful applicant will play a key role in maintaining the Green Spaces fleet, ensuring the council’s statutory duties are upheld and that we continue to provide safe, well-maintained spaces for everyone to enjoy.

You’ll become part of the wider, diverse Leeds City Council, where there are real prospects for growth and success.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 14,000 employees. We are committed to recruiting and developing talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Based Service Engineering or considerable work experience in a specialist workshop area

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Based Service Engineering or considerable work experience in a specialist workshop area

• Ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure.

• Maintenance of horticultural, agricultural, and arboriculture machinery.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Budget management and compliance knowledge.

• Full clean driving licence (minimum B1).
• Commitment to health and safety and equal opportunities.

• An ability to effectively lead, manage, motivate individuals and teams
• Full HGV licence.
• Training in heavy lifting equipment.
• Proven training record in the use of forklift trucks.

• To accurately diagnose faults and carry out specialist repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, including minor body, welding and fabrication work on the machinery fleet. Efficiently carrying out work in accordance with the specified repair policy and manufacturers recommendations
• Carry out remote maintenance, servicing, and repairs on specialist machinery and plant.
• Ensure all maintenance meets statutory regulations and Council policy.
• Maintain accurate records of servicing, repairs, and compliance checks.
• Promote health and safety best practices

You will be expected to provide your own basic hand tools for day-to-day tasks. All specialist tools and equipment required for complex repairs and diagnostics will be provided by Leeds City Council.

A full, clean driving licence is essential to allow the post holder to access remote sites and some lone working will be required. You must be willing to work evenings or weekends as over time where required.

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

Leeds City Council is a compassionate employer who is proud to offer the best employee experience. Our employee benefits aim to look after your health and wellbeing, your workplace, and your finances.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women,…