Location
Harrow, London Borough of Harrow

Hours
36 hours per week plus 4 hours contractual overtime, totalling 40 hours per week

Salary
£49,892 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician to maintain and repair vehicles in compliance with strict Health & Safety regulations, O Licence requirements, and DVSA standards. You will apply professional technical methods and standards, communicate effectively with the Workshop Supervisor/Manager during maintenance and repair processes, and complete assigned workloads and associated documentation in a timely manner. The role requires a willingness to undertake technical training from both internal and external sources. You will be expected to respect and properly use the equipment provided by Harrow Council, hold or be prepared to train for relevant licences to drive or test vehicles and equipment, and have knowledge of or a willingness to learn H&S regulations, O Licence requirements, and DVSA standards for both Light Goods and Heavy Goods Vehicles. Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe working environment while observing the Council’s safe working practices, risk assessments, and COSHH handling and storage procedures is essential.

About Us
Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, offering a vibrant community with high-achieving schools and excellent transport links including the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, and national rail services. The borough is easily accessible via the M1, M25, and A406 motorways.

Experience
- Experience ensuring 'O' Licence and DVSA requirements are adhered to in relation to service vehicles and their operation.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands, overcome problems, and make well-considered decisions.
- Good verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity.
- Acts as a role model within the team, sharing knowledge and respecting others’ contributions.

About You
- Hold a current UK Drivers Licence and have a vehicle available for use.
- Willingness to undertake technical training and qualifications as required.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
- Respect for Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices.

Qualifications
Grade 8
- Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair, and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).
- Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving Licence.

Grade 9
- Hold a City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair, and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).
- Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving Licence.
- Hold or be willing to undertake studies for an MOT Licence.
- Hold or be willing to undertake studies for LOLER Certification (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).