Workshop Fitter – East Hampshire Norse
East Hampshire Norse is a successful partnership between Norse Group and East Hampshire District Council, delivering a range of essential local services to the communities of East Hampshire.
One of our key responsibilities is providing a reliable and efficient waste collection service. To deliver this service, we operate a substantial fleet of specialist Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs), alongside other Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
As part of our continued commitment to improving operational efficiency, vehicle reliability and service delivery, we are bringing our vehicle maintenance and upkeep in-house. We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic, practical and experienced Workshop Fitter to join our growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an important operational team, helping to ensure our fleet remains safe, roadworthy and operational, supporting the delivery of essential waste services throughout the district.
The Role
As Workshop Fitter, you will play a key role in maintaining, inspecting and repairing our company fleet of LGV and HGV vehicles, ensuring that all vehicles are kept in a safe, roadworthy condition and maintained in accordance with relevant industry standards and legal requirements.
The role will involve a variety of routine maintenance activities, preventative checks and minor repairs. Much of the work will focus on maintaining vehicle presentation, addressing minor mechanical and electrical issues, and resolving defects before they develop into more significant problems.
Your work will directly contribute to reducing vehicle downtime, improving fleet reliability and ensuring our waste collection operations can continue with minimal disruption.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Carrying out routine vehicle inspections and general maintenance across the company's LGV and HGV fleet.
- Conducting tyre, windscreen, lighting and fluid-level checks to ensure vehicles remain safe and roadworthy.
- Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections, including carrying out vehicle washdowns and general preparation.
- Completing pre-service and post-service inspections, identifying defects and reporting any issues requiring further attention.
- Undertaking minor mechanical repairs and replacements to maintain vehicle condition and reliability.
- Carrying out cosmetic repairs and replacements to vehicle bodywork, fittings and external components.
- Identifying and repairing minor fluid leaks and other general maintenance defects.
- Investigating and resolving minor electrical faults where appropriate.
- Monitoring, maintaining and managing workshop parts stock to ensure essential components and materials are readily available.
- Arranging and monitoring parts deliveries, ensuring stock levels are maintained efficiently.
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and vehicle inspections.
- Ensuring all workshop equipment, tools and working areas are maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition.
- Following all relevant Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices.
Vehicle Recovery and Breakdown Support
In addition to workshop-based responsibilities, you will also provide breakdown and recovery support for our fleet.
This will involve attending vehicle breakdowns where possible, carrying out minor roadside repairs and helping to get vehicles back into service as quickly and safely as possible.
Where a roadside repair cannot be completed, you will assist with arranging the recovery or transportation of the vehicle back to the workshop for further investigation and repair.
You will be provided with a dedicated van and the necessary tools and equipment to carry out your duties effectively.
There may be occasions when breakdown assistance is required outside normal working hours. Where this happens, additional hours will be paid at an enhanced overtime rate of 1.5 times your normal rate.
This element of the role is particularly important in helping us maintain continuity of service and minimise disruption to our waste collection operations.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and proactive, with a genuine interest in vehicle maintenance and repair.
You will ideally have experience working with commercial vehicles and understand the importance of keeping a fleet safe, compliant and operational.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A C1 driving licence.
- Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance standards and requirements relating to HGV and LGV operations.
- Previous experience inspecting, repairing and maintaining a range of commercial vehicles, both large and small.
- A sound understanding of vehicle safety requirements and the ability to identify defects that may affect roadworthiness.
- A working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and its practical application within a vehicle maintenance and repair environment.
- The ability to diagnose and resolve minor mechanical, electrical and general maintenance issues.
- Good organisational skills, particularly when managing vehicle maintenance schedules, parts stock and deliveries.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work, particularly when responding to unexpected vehicle breakdowns.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider operational team.
Above all, you will take pride in your work, understand the importance of vehicle availability and be committed to maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
What We Offer
In return for your skills, experience and commitment, we offer a competitive employment package, including:
- Salary: £40,980.81 per annum.
- Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Enhanced Overtime: Overtime paid at 1.5 times your normal rate for eligible out-of-hours work.
- Pension Scheme: Access to a company pension scheme.
- Sickness Benefits: Access to a company sickness scheme.
- Training and Development: Ongoing training opportunities to support your professional development and broaden your technical skills.
- Group Benefits: Access to a range of Norse Group-wide employee benefits, discounts and offers.
- Work Equipment: A dedicated van and the necessary tools and equipment to undertake vehicle recovery and maintenance duties.
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