Vehicle Mechanic

Morson Talent are currently seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to work on the behalf of our defence client based in Bovington. This will be initially working a contracting basis 4 days a week with the potential to become permanent.

About –

The purpose of this role is to carry out inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of vehicles, assemblies, electrical and general equipment including diagnostic and inspection duties.

The key accountabilities could include some of the following:

• Report near miss and accidents to Supervisor for escalation in a timely manner, in accordance with HSE policy.
• Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and other approved technical publications.
• Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical equipment in line with skills & competency.
• Ensure all job transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with current ERP processes and that work completed and time taken to complete the job is submitted daily to the department / section Supervisor.
• Completion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates / reports to current standards.
• Ensure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section / department Supervisor as soon as it is identified.
• Maintain the requirements of COSHH, Health & Safety and other statutory regulations. Ensure a good standard of housekeeping, cleanliness and safety in the work area is always maintained. Comply with local policy on the correct disposal of hazardous or waste products.
• Inform the Supervisor of any issues which directly affect the repair process and any additional work to the task which is not detailed on the job card is deemed necessary to complete the task.
• Consult Supervisor regarding any problems affecting Quality or Health & Safety. o Provide support across internal trade boundaries and Mobile Support Teams (MST) on a voluntary basis.
• Execute other duties commensurate with grade and post on occasional basis as detailed by his / her Line Management chain.
• Creation of job cards and demanding material where the relevant ERP training has been completed.
• Ensure tools and workshop equipment is maintained in good serviceable order and report any faults to the Supervisor.

Desirable Skills/Experience –

• Holds valid and appropriate UK driving licence
• Relevant Engineering/Mechanical Qualification
• Able to work on own initiative to assist delivery of site objectives & targets
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Follow up on and take responsibility for unresolved issues or escalations

Package/Benefits –

• Competitive weekly pay
• 4 day working week (Monday-Thursday) , Flexible working policy – 4 day working week with flexible hrs accrual to use as leave if hrs worked beyond the contracted 37hrs.
• Other Benefits

If this is of interesty please apply today or alternatively contact Oliver Beaumont directly on 01935 403242 or oliver.beaumont@morson.com