*Full time Mechanic required for the maintenance of our van fleet*

*About Vans For Bands*

Vans for Bands (VFB) is a leading supplier of splitter vans and sleeper coaches to customers from across the music, comedy, events, theatre and TV production and sports industries. It is of vital importance that our fleet is maintained to the very highest standards as set by the company and the DVSA.

We are a forward thinking employer who invests in our team through ongoing training and attention to maintaining a healthy work/ life balance.

*Job Overview*

You will be joining our mechanical maintenance team maintaining and repairing our splitter van fleet comprising Mercedes Sprinters and a small number of VW Transporters in our purpose built vehicle workshop, located at our Begbroke site (OX5 1RG). There will also be some assisting with maintenance of our coach fleet as the schedule allows.

*Duties will include*

· Carrying out vehicle servicing in accordance with company policy

· Carrying out Maintenance Inspections and repair to both company and DVSA standards

· Preparing and presenting for MOTs

· Diagnosing vehicle faults and specifying the correct method of repair and warranty claims are in line with terms

· Ensuring correct paperwork is completed and accurate records maintained in a timely manner

· Ordering parts in line with company policy

· Adhering to good housekeeping practices including general tidiness in the workshop and return of all tools and equipment to their designated place

· Attending on-road vehicle breakdowns

· Carrying out vehicle road testing where necessary to determine specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair

· Ensuring work load is prioritised and deadlines met

· Complying with Health and Safety policy and guidance documents

· Adopting methods of safe working

*Experience and qualities*

· Level 3 NVQ in vehicle maintenance, repair and diagnostics or equivalent

· Minimum 5 years industry experience of both mechanical and electrical systems

· Welding experience would also be desirable, but not essential

· Have proven knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act

· Ability to work effectively unsupervised, use own initiative and remain focused and consistent and a ‘can do’ attitude

*Remuneration and hours*

· Full time position / 40 - 45 hours per week including breaks

· Overtime will be available when required during busy periods

· Competitive rate of pay, in line with applicant’s experience

· Further training opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Company pension

Work Location: In person

Vans For Band Ltd

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