Fleet Engineering Services Workshop Fitter (Ref:81703)

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Overview

Fleet Engineering Services is part of the Ministry of Justice Supply and Transport Function collated with the National Distribution Centre in Branston, Burton upon Trent.  The Fleet Engineering workshop provided support to the National Distribution Centre and the wider MoJ in the form of vehicle maintenance and conversions.

Job Summary

This post has no line management responsibility and reports directly to the Workshop Manager.

To provide a repair, Maintenance, and vehicle conversion service to the Ministry of Justice fleets. Ensuring best practice is employed in vehicle conversion, servicing and maintenance ensuring that the fleet is legally compliant prior to issue to fleet users, on its return to the facility and after any repair or conversion activity.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

The duties, activities and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be exhaustive.  The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Where appropriate, training and instruction will e provided.

•    Through sound technical knowledge to provide a vehicle service function including the replacement of failed components. 
•    The maintenance of a range of vehicle types from small cars to commercial vehicles, including occasional mechanical handling equipment and on vehicle plant and ancillaries as appropriate
•    Undertake vehicle conversion work to recognised standards and legal constraints on a range of vehicles. Utilising a varied range of technical skills including welding of both ferrous and nonferrous metals, woodworking, electrical installation, CCTV installation and painting. (Desirable. Training will be provided for unfamiliar skills)
•    Assisting the Workshop Manager and other technical mangers in the design and development of special vehicles and to participate in research on design changes as needed
•    Undertake diagnostic work on all vehicle types, both mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis, and utilising technical experience to affect repairs.
•    Vehicle inspection to published legal standards for all fleet vehicle types.
•    Fully engage with the Health, Safety and Training Manager, Workshop Management and Transport Unit Managers in terms of policy, risk assessment, safe systems’ of work and training. 
•    Build up and maintain relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders and actively promote a culture of excellent customer service.

Essential Skills

•    Must have experience of working in a Vehicle Workshop and understand the importance of delivering an excellent level of customer service.
•    Must be familiar with all legislation relating to the repair and maintenance of vehicles. 
•    Must be a self-starter and be able to demonstrate a good work ethic
•    Good communication skills and must be able to liaise with staff and stakeholders.
•    Must be calm under pressure. Make rational repair decisions
•    Must be familiar with diagnostic equipment used in a vehicle repair environment
•    Ability to plan and manage workload and resources, to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Essential

•    Be technically qualified to a QCF level 3 standard in a Motor Vehicle repair discipline
•    Full Clean driving licence

Desirable

•    Experience of Welding
•    Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 Licence or be willing to work towards obtaining the required level

Civil Service Competency Framework

The following competencies are relevant to the post

Setting Direction

Seeing the Bigger Picture

Focusing your contribution on the activities which will meet Civil Service goals and deliver the greatest value

Changing and Improving

Being open to change, suggesting ideas for improvements to the way things are done, and working in smarter, more focused ways

Delivering Results

Delivering Value for Money

Seeking out and implementing solutions which achieve best mix of quality and effectiveness for the least outlay.

Delivering at Pace

Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way

Engaging People

Collaborating and Partnering

Working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions

Building Capability for All

Being open to learning, keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.  The following training is mandatory for all Ministry of Justice employees:

•    Responsible for Information
•    Government Security Classifications
•    Equality & Diversity Essentials
•    Health and Safety Awareness
•    Fire Awareness

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com
• Telephone : 0845 241 5359

Recruitment team

• Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com