Fleet Services Vehicle Technician

Job Description 2 Months Contract with a Local Authority 35hrs/week £27.97/hr Bi-Weekly Pay (Every 2 weeks) Summary

The Fleet Workshop Technician is responsible for performing planned maintenance and responsive repairs on vehicles and plant equipment used by the London Borough of Lewisham and third-party contractors. This role ensures that all maintenance and repairs meet the standards set by the Vehicle Operators Standards Agency (VOSA) and manufacturers, thereby maximising vehicle efficiency and availability for end-user departments.

• Conduct planned maintenance and responsive repairs on all vehicles and plant equipment provided by Fleet Services.
• Ensure maintenance and repairs comply with VOSA, Construction and Use, Manufacturers, and HSE standards.
• Prepare HGV and PSV vehicles for annual tests according to the latest regulations and MOT standards.
• Efficiently manage maintenance and repair processes within the Fleet Vehicle Workshops.
• Accurately document all maintenance and repairs on job cards and VOSA safety check sheets.
• Coordinate with the Fleet Vehicle Workshop Stores to ensure the availability of vehicle spares and requisition non-stock items as needed.
• Collaborate with user department drivers and supervisors on vehicle fault diagnostics and compliance.
• Work with specialist vehicle repair contractors to expedite fault diagnosis.
• Participate in a 24/7 stand‑by rota, including bank holidays, to respond to emergencies.
• Attend roadside breakdowns, assess situations, diagnose faults, and perform repairs safely.
• Arrange for the safe removal of vehicles with recovery contractors.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of specialist tools and equipment, reporting any faults.
• Assist the Workshop Supervisor in conducting H&S risk assessments and reviews.
• Stay updated with developments in vehicle and plant engineering through training courses.
• Maintain the ISO
  9000/2000 quality system by adhering to all procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support all aspects of Fleet Services as needed.

• Extensive experience in HGV and PSV vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of vehicle workshop practices, ISO 9000/2000 quality standards, VOSA HGV and PSV Operator Licensing Regulations, and MOT testing regulations.
• HGV license C+E.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Energetic and innovative problem‑solving approach.
• Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle/mechanical engineering.
• ONC or equivalent in motor vehicle/mechanical engineering.
• Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities policies.
• Ability to travel within the Borough and attend meetings or site visits as required.

• NVQ Level 2 or above in vehicle technician qualification.
• Full, clean car and motorcycle driving licences (150cc minimum).
• PCV DD restricted and/or HVG Class 2 driving licence.
• Qualified MOT vehicle examiner with appropriate certificates for Class 4, (Class
  5), and Class 7 vehicles.
• At least two years of experience working on cars, light vans, and heavy vehicles.
• Experience in repairing hydraulic/pneumatic systems, body panels, electrical systems, pedestrianised vehicles, motorcycles, horticultural, and agricultural equipment.
• Experience preparing and presenting vehicles to VOSA testing stations.
• Experience using welding equipment.
• Knowledge of paint spraying, fabrication, and basic hazards in a vehicle workshop environment.