Vehicle Mechanic

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.

Western Power Distribution is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability level 1 Employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.

If you experience difficulties during the application process please email recruitment@westernpower.co.uk and we will be pleased to guide you through the process.

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Job Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Vehicle Mechanic based in Bodmin.

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.  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.

The starting salary will be £33,41.

Main Responsibilities

In this role you will be helping to ensure that the vehicle fleet is operated 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
• Ordering of parts as required for the maintenance and repair of the WPD Transport fleet.

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. Good numeracy and literacy skills are also essential.

A valid LGV (Class C minimum) driving licence would be advantageous.

This vacancy closes at midday - Wednesday 9 September 2020.