Senior Mobile Technician - Req24492

Job title: Senior Mobile Technician

Salary: SO2 £34,834 - £36,648

Hours: 37 per week. 

Contract: Permanent. 

Location: The Arium, Thorner Lane, Leeds, LS14 3FB.

The Workshop and Engineering section has recently undergone a significant reshaping and we are now looking to recruit to a number of key roles across the team to secure long term success.

As the Senior Workshop Technician, you’ll thrive on helping to lead a team of highly skilled workshop technicians, fitter and trainee technician. The successful applicant will join a team striving to deliver the maintenance of the Green Spaces fleet. This will ensure the council’s statutory duties are upheld and we are able to provide safe, well-maintained spaces for all to enjoy. You will become a part of the wider diverse council where you will have prospects to succeed.  https://www.leeds.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/best-city-ambition

 

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

 

About you

As a Senior Mobile Technician, you will bring to the role:

• An ability to carry out electro/hydraulic service and repair.
• Accurate and methodical approach to work 
• An ability to organise and prioritise work schedules. 
• An ability to work as part of a team and on one’s own initiative. 
• To able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. 

 

About the role 

 

Our Transport and Engineering section are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Mobile Workshop Technician, to be part of a team based at The Arium but may also be asked to work anywhere within the city boundary.

 

The successful candidate will be a highly flexible, well-motivated self-starter who possesses excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest level of service. You must have a proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise your work and keep accurate records.

 

You will be responsible for the maintenance, service, and repair of a diverse range of horticultural, agricultural, arboricultural machinery plant and equipment used within Leeds City Councils Greenspaces. 

 

Undertake monitoring and compliance inspections of works undertaken in-house or by 3rd party contractors and be able to mentor apprentices and trainees within the team. 

 

The post holder will be able to accurately record and diagnose faults and carry out specialist repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including minor body, welding and fabrication work. All in accordance with a specified repair policy.

 

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.

 

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• 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

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Stephen Whiteside, Workshop and Engineering Manager. Call 0113 3786002 or email parks@leeds.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job Purpose: To remotely maintain, service and repair of the Council’s Agricultural, Horticultural and Arboriculture machinery fleet in accordance with statutory regulations and Council Policy. To undertake monitoring and compliance inspections of works undertaken in-house and by 3rd party contractors 

Responsibilities for Grade:

To undertake monitoring and compliance inspections of works undertaken in-house and by 3rd party contractors at a level required to ensure that work outputs meet quality and contractual requirements.

To lead on the mentoring of apprentices and trainees within the team to ensure that learning opportunities are maximised and that apprentices and trainees are given opportunities to develop and succeed.

To control the maintenance and repair of the machinery fleet by direct labour, as well as evaluating where necessary the use of contractors ensuring the delivery of a high quality and efficient workshop.

To ensure that maintenance is carried out in accordance with an agreed programme. Ensuring plant & trailers are maintained in a roadworthy condition and in compliance with Vehicle Operator Licencing. 

To compile risk assessments and to ensure that all work undertaken is in line with the Health & Safety at Work act and the authorities health & safety policy.

To ensure that all necessary records and systems related to maintenance, repair, servicing and testing are properly maintained and kept up to date.

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

To correct use and care for specialist tools provided for repair and maintenance purposes.

Liaison with external dealers, main agents and repair facilities on all matters relating to repairs.

Completion of all current and future job related documentation required for management and payment of contractor and supplier recharges.

Responsible for the service vehicle, security, safety and maintenance of work areas in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations, policies and procedures

To advise the Workshop and Engineering Manager, through the appropriate mechanisms, of any ideas that might improve the efficiency or cost effectiveness of the operation of the workshop

Attendance at any relevant computer, product or other training courses as directed to ensure capability to inspect, repair, fault diagnose and service the council’s fleet of machinery and to ensure the ability to use computer systems as required by the maintenance operation.To review working methods and practices in order to improve the efficiency and quality of the service. 

Safe and correct use of and disposal of hazardous and toxic substances such as oils, fuels, cleaning agents etc

Be adaptable to work on different types of specialist machinery, plant and equipment and carry out fabrication and welding as required. 

To keep abreast and adapt to changes in technology, legislation, standards and regulations

Carry out work to machinery and plant in inclement weather conditions and where necessary assist with recovery of the machine from operational sites.

Identify, liaise and requisition spares/parts through the internal stores section and external suppliers.  

Collecting non stock items from approved suppliers when required.

To ensure the work space and depot facilities are kept in a clean and tidy condition and that all works undertaken comply with the relevant legislation including the council’s Health and Safety policies, safety requirements and standard procedures

To maintain discipline and actively support, communicate and implement council policies and procedures.

It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes to incorporate other commensurate duties and responsibilities in response to organisational change/ review and to assist flexibility. 

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post as specified by the appropriate manager. 

Qualifications:

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

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.

Skills Required

An ability to carry out electro/hydraulic service and repair work on machinery

An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

A high degree of manual dexterity                                                  

An ability to prioritise and organise work schedules.       

Accurate and methodical approach to work 

An ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative             

To be sufficiently numerate for measuring tasks and tool setting 

An ability to work to tight deadlines                           

Knowledge Required

Ability to access remote sites efficiently with minimum B1 clean driving licence

Knowledge of specialist computer software packages and diagnostics

Knowledge of financial procedures for procuring new machines and spare parts         

Experience Required

Experience in maintenance of horticultural, agricultural and arboriculture machinery

Considerable years continuous period in either – approved apprenticeship or recognised training scheme externally tested and validated. 

Experience in bodywork repairs including welding and fabrication

Experience in budget management

Behavioural & other Characteristics required

A positive commitment to providing excellence in service provision. 

Achievement of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery and an understanding of the Leeds City Council policy 

Willingness to take personal responsibility for and abide by the Council’s Health and Safety Policy

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.

Skills Required

An ability to effectively lead, manage, motivate individuals and teams.                                    

Knowledge Required

Issues affecting the maintenance of grounds maintenance machinery including health and safety

Proven training record in the use of heavy lifting equipment (e.g forktruck, overhead crane, hi-ab)                                    

Experience Required

Full HGV Licence     

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