Plant Technician

An opportunity has arisen for a Plant Technician to join us at Vehicle Lease & Service, a leading UK fleet management and maintenance company. Along with a salary of up to £36,927 per annum, you will also receive full uniform, free onsite parking, EAP, a cycle to work scheme, a pension scheme, and 23 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing to 29 with service. 
You will be working between the VLS Hexham workshop and the mobile plant van. The mobile plant van covers the maintenance of small items (trailers, generators, bowsers etc) based in Northumberland, Durham and Tyne and Wear. You will start each day from Hexham. 
As Plant Technician at Vehicle Lease & Service, your responsibilities will include:

• Receiving vehicles or equipment and carrying out repairs/scheduled maintenance as instructed, working in accordance with safety/MOT/ manufacture requirements.
• Diagnosing standard repairs using diagnostic equipment when appropriate.
• Inspecting vehicles or equipment by systematically checking and testing to ensure operational legality, safety and functionality whilst determining repair requirements.
• Obtaining job authorisation at commencement of work, detailing all costings and appropriate details where possible.
• Ensuring parts and working times are recorded correctly in line with VLS systems and satisfying the requirements for ‘O’ licence and other legislation.
• Adhering to any technical briefing, signing to acknowledge it. Raising any issues with Team Leader.
• Ensuring effective communication between the workshop and contractors, suppliers, head office etc.
• Updating or completing risk assessments when required.
• Reporting accidents and near misses to Team Leader through the accident management procedure.

At Vehicle Lease & Service, we’re looking for a Plant Technician with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or Plant
• Competent in Microsoft programmes (Word, Excel, and Office)

VLS operates a fleet of more than 5,000 assets including Vans, HGV Trailers, and Large plant. The diverse fleet ranges from company cars, small trailers, and aerial platforms to excavators and 44 tonne tankers. Our team of experienced technicians ensures vehicles are fully compliant and off-road for minimum periods. VLS is a utility backed company in business for over 25 years. 
To apply for this role as Plant Technician, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV. 
E3 Recruitment is the chosen recruitment partner for Vehicle Lease & Service, and all applications will be managed by specialist consultants within E3R.