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Vehicle Mechanic
Job Reference wpower/TP/13/228
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About Us
When you join Western Power Distribution you become part of our team of over 6,600 professional and support staff looking after our extensive electricity distribution network. We serve over 7.8 million customers across the Midlands, South Wales and South West.
Job Introduction
Our Transport teams ensure that the Western Power Distribution fleet operation is on the road 24/7, 365 days a year. That means taking responsibility for safety, ensuring legal compliance and delivering it all cost-effectively.
Main Responsibilities
In this role you will be helping to ensure that the vehicle fleet is operating in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible through helping to keep vehicle downtime to a minimum. Your responsibilities will include:-
* Day to day management of own workload including liaising with customers
* Routine maintenance of all vehicles, including heavy goods
* Repairing and maintaining plant trailers and ancillary equipment
* Arranging repairs and maintenance with contracted suppliers
* Preparing and presenting vehicles for annual testing
* Road testing and diagnosing vehicle faults
The Ideal Candidate
You should have the ability to work well by yourself and within a team environment, possess appropriate City & Guilds Motor Vehicle certificate and have at least 2 years’ experience as a fully trained mechanic. You should also possess a valid LGV (Class C minimum) driving licence.
Good numeracy and literacy skills are also essential.