Role Profile
6th Tier Role Profile
Role Details
Job Title:
LGV / Plant Mechanic
Strategic Area:
Place,Neighbourhood & Corporate
Assets
Grade 6
(pending full job evaluation review)
Hilton Depot
Indicative Grade
& Salary Range:
Work Location:
Strategic
Service
Grouping:
Reporting to:
Fleet Management
Hours:
74 Hours (over a two week period)
Workshop Shift Leader
Role Purpose
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Service, repair and MOT preparation / testing of Fleet vehicles and Plant to ensure compliance and the legal
operation of the Council’s fleet
Provide excellent customer service, meeting all service level agreements and performance targets
Continually improve service delivery and the performance of the Fleet Workshop Team, minimising operational risk
Contribute to achievement of Workshop Team objectives and standards by supporting of team work and flexibility,
contributing to the overall success of the Council.
Work towards the continuous improvement of service delivery and performance of the Workshop Team.
Role Accountabilities & Key Activities
Operational Service Delivery
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Carry out service and repairs as per manufacturers and VOSA guidelines to ensure the safe and legal operation of
the Councils fleet at all times.
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Attend breakdowns and out of hours’ emergency standby service duties as instructed, in the support of the fleet and
customer front line service delivery, in compliance with service level agreement specifications.
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Accurately complete all Fleet & Legal documentation as instructed for the collation of maintenance, statutory and
operational cost management.
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Undertake Vehicle & Plant steam cleaning required for MOT Preparation and Repairs to facilitate the thorough
inspection and maintenance repairs to be completed.
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Undertake estimates for repairs including material & parts requisitions in order to establish costs and spend in
conjunction with budget authorisation levels.
Health & Safety
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Undertake all work in compliance with health & safety guidelines, safe systems of work and safe working practices for
the continued safety of all employees and customers.
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Report all defective tools, equipment and plant machinery, and remove from service in line with operating procedures
in compliance with provision and use of work equipment regulations.
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Maintain a safe working environment with a tidy as you go approach in order to minimise risks to all fleet customers,
visitors and workshop personnel.
Customer Service Delivery
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Communicate with key stakeholders in identifying and taking action to meet the needs of different customer groups.
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Consult regularly and seek feedback to improve overall service delivery to stakeholders.
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Manage customer expectations by responding and prioritising customer requests, taking account of other work
demands.
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Support a customer focused culture in service delivery and improvement to enhance the performance of the
organisation.
Team Working & Relationships
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Support good working relationships by offering advice, encouragement and assistance to enhance overall team
performance.
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Communicate within the Workshop Team by being open and approachable and developing working relationships with
fellow team members.
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Work to achieve team objectives by developing strong working relationships with stakeholders.
Corporate Responsibility
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Adopt Champion Roles as allocated in line with Council Corporate Objectives.
Role Profile: LGV / PLANT MECHANIC
Neighbourhood Services - PNCA
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Best Value
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Contribute to the performance of the workshop team by achieving team objectives and priorities.
Best Practice
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Share best practice with team members to improve team workshop performance.
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Demonstrate personal commitment to tasks and objectives routinely delivering a first class service to all customers.
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Work with pride and commitment to achieve high personal and professional standards delivering individual, team and
organisational goals in line with corporate objectives.
Role Profile: LGV / PLANT MECHANIC
Neighbourhood Services - PNCA
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Context
Location:
Hilton Depot
Mobility:
Terms & Conditions Applicable to
the Role:
Single Status
Craft
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LNCT (McCrone)
Role Status:
Permanent
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Temporary
Casual
Sessional
Working Hours:
(per week)
35 hours
37 hours
Other (please
specify)
Work Pattern:
Day shift Monday – Friday 6.30am – 3.00pm
Backshift Monday – Thursday 12.00am – 9.00pm
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs Fri
Sat
Start Time
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
Finish Time
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
Unpaid Break
30min
30min
30min
30min
30min
Total Daily Hours
8
8
8
8
8
Fri
Sun
Non-fixed work
pattern (e.g.
annualised
hours)
(please describe)
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Days to be
worked
No of hours to be
worked per day
Over how many
weeks
Other relevant
information:
129pm
8.5
129pm
8.5
129pm
8.5
129pm
8.5
52 Weeks
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Term time 39
Weeks
Term time 41.8
Weeks
Term time (other)
(please specify
number of
weeks)
Yes
If ‘yes’ please
give details
No
Yes
No
If ‘no’ please give
details
Not Applicable
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24 hour breakdown service
Shift Pattern:
(Insert the shift pattern – days to be worked,
hours per day, over how many weeks)
52 Weeks/Term-Time
Sat
Sun
Alternate weeks
(please tick as appropriate):
Requirement to work out with
normal work/shift pattern:
Is this role suitable for Job Share:
Contractual Overtime
Requirements:
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Neighbourhood Services - PNCA
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(Does this role require to have contractual
overtime? If so, state the number of
contractual overtime hours per week here)
Stand-By Rota:
(Will this role be subject to a stand-by rota?)
– (Please tick as appropriate)
Yes
Please Specify
no of Hours (per
week)
Yes
If Yes, describe
frequency
No
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One in twelve weeks for routine April until October
One in six weeks for routine and gritting October to April
Externally Funded:
Yes
(Is the role externally funded? If so, from
which funding stream?)- (Please tick as
appropriate)
If Yes, specify
the funding
stream
If Yes, specify
length of funding
No
Flexible Working Hours Scheme:
Yes
(Will the Council’s Flexible Working Hours
Scheme apply to this role?) – (Please tick
as appropriate)
No
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Disclosure:
Not Applicable
(Is a disclosure check required? If so, what
level?) – (Please tick as appropriate)
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Standard
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Enhanced
Driving Licence:
Other (please
specify)
Provisional
(Please tick as appropriate and state if it is
essential or desirable)
Full
√
LGV
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Other (please
specify)
Not Applicable
Criminal Convictions:
No
Are there any criminal convictions that
apply to the role? If so, state the reasons
why)
Proper Officer:
No
(If the role has proper officer
accountabilities - describe these here)
Politically Restricted:
No
(If the role is politically restricted, please
give details)
Key Relationships (this section should identify the key relationships that the role interacts with, who the role is responsible to and
what employees the role is responsible for)
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As a member of the workshop team, the role has accountability for the contribution to workshop objectives
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The role will work with team members to share best practice and achieve team priorities
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On a day-to-day basis, the job holder will be required to use initiative to progress day-to-day activities. More complex
issues will be referred to the Workshop Shift Leader
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The role interacts with Drivers, Fleet customers, Team leaders, Technicians, Sub-contractors, Training providers and
Enforcement staff
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Given the nature of the role, key relationships will include:
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Frequent contact with Managers and employees
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Fleet Customers
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Sub-contractors
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Training Providers
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Members of Public
Role Profile: LGV / PLANT MECHANIC
Neighbourhood Services - PNCA
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Personal Specification –LGV / PLANT MECHANIC
Personal Specification
Essential
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE
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Specialist knowledge of commercial fleet workshop operations
Specialist knowledge of local authority vehicle and plant fleet
maintenance
Specialist Knowledge of Diagnostic software systems for
vehicles and plant
Sound knowledge of role accountability areas
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Day to day operational
knowledge of a
commercial MOT
station
Time served LGV vehicle/plant technician
Good commercial diagnostics expertise for council vehicle
and plant fleet
IT literate – ability to use PC based packages
Excellent organisation and co-ordination skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal & motivational skills
Time management skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Able to work on own initiative
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MOT Tester
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SKILLS
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EXPERIENCE
(Occupational – Minimum
Experience)
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EDUCATION/
TRAINING
(Educational – Minimum
Qualifications)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
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City & Guilds 381 parts 1 & 2 LGV / Plant Mechanic or
equivalent qualification.
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Proven track record of delivering results whilst meeting
customers requirements
Carry out role with credibility and professionalism
Client and service delivery orientation
Ability to work on own initiative whilst balancing team, service
and corporate responsibilities
Self-Motivated, Flexible and Adaptable
Can-do attitude
Approachable – Customer focused
Team player
Ability to work under pressure to deliver positive attitude
Inclusive and Respectful
CAR – B Category
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DRIVING LICENCE
Relevant experience maintaining a local authority type vehicle
& plant fleet
Operational experience of fleet information systems
Broad generalist knowledge across all disciplines gained
through experience
Demonstrable experience across all role activities
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LGV – C Category
Role Profile: LGV / PLANT MECHANIC
Neighbourhood Services - PNCA
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