Fleet Workshop Assistant - ABC11016
| Posting date: | 06 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £18,869.00 to £19,314.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, AB25 3RF |
| Company: | Aberdeen City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ABC11016 |
Summary
Job Purpose:
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Location: Kittybrewster Complex, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Part Time - 29.5 hours per week
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
Job purpose/about the role
The Post Holder will be responsible in carry out steam cleaning duties as required on all vehicles, maintaining building areas from waste, metal tidy areas for waste oil, coolants and scrap batteries.
When required collect parts from external suppliers, carryout Forklift duties to load and unload vehicles etc. Assist mechanics during their duties when required.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Minimum Qualification(s) / Certificates / Memberships etc. required
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Forklift Licence – To hold or to be obtained within 12 months
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
As a minimum, demonstrate skills and experience in
- Relates well to others and works with them to help meet their needs
- Proven ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively with a range of audiences.
- Ability to Work outdoors in all weathers conditions
As a minimum, demonstrate an understanding of
- Understands who customers are
- Deals with customer enquiries in a helpful and friendly manner
- Respects council equipment, premises and property
- Complies with council policies, procedures and guidelines
About Us
Please see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
- have a disability
- are care-experienced and aged 16-29
- are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
- have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
- are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs
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