General Operative

Bluestones Staffing is working with one of the leading distribution centres in Liverpool.

Due to continued success our client is recruiting for a VMU Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a large organisation and an excellent growth potential.

Location/Base: Distribution Centres, Liverpool / Amesbury

Reports to:       Fleet and Compliance Manager

Hours:             An average of 38.61 hours per week covering 12 hour shifts on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (6am – 6pm / 7am – 7pm)

Overview

The VMU Technician maintains and repairs the Company’s commercial fleet ensuring legal compliance and safe and fit for use.

Main Objectives and Responsibilities:

·         Use PPE as required and adhere to health and safety procedures and            legal requirements

·         Comply with Company policy and procedure

·         Carry out vehicle preventative maintenance inspection and          servicing,    MOT preparation and repairs to the highest standard

·         Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately, using computer-based diagnostic equipment

·         Repair or replace broken or defective parts and resolve defects

·         Carry out DVSA vehicle testing (if authorised)

·         Road test vehicles to check repairs

·         Maintain VMU equipment and working areas to a good, clean condition

·         Follow appropriate, job-specific checklists to ensure all jobs are completed according to the specific process

·         Use of hand tools and general garage equipment

·         Tail Lift maintenance and vehicle body work repairs, fabrication and basic welding processes

·         Provide competent support and assistance to VMU and Transport colleagues

·         Complete administrative tasks and reports as requested

·         Ensure paperwork is completed promptly and correctly

·         Deal professionally and courteously with internal/external enquiries

·         Communicate with VMU and Transport management of any delays/additional work required

·         Other VMU related duties as requested, commensurate with skill set

Knowledge, Training and Experience

·         Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role including HGV trailer maintenance

·         Level 2 City & Guilds or BTECH National in HGV Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent UK recognised qualification

·         Full UK Driving licence (HGV category desirable)

·         Must own standard tools – more specific tools are provided

·         Experience of using diagnostic equipment in vehicle and trailer maintenance

·         Experience of working in a team

·         Experience of working in a multi-tasking role

·         Experience of Volvo and Mercedes commercial vehicles desirable

·         Experience of working with HGV trailer and tail lift maintenance desirable

·         IRTEC licence in vehicle inspection desirable

Skills and Competencies

·         Attention to detail and accuracy is essential in this role across all tasks

·         Ability to work within tight and often conflicting time frames

·         Ability to work in a competent and efficient manner on your own or as part of a busy team

·         Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instruction

·         Computer proficient

·         Maintain a disciplined and logical approach to tasks

·         Good written and verbal communication skills to produce succinct reports and to be able to present this information appropriate to the circumstances

Awareness of Working Environment

·         Awareness of the importance ensuring vehicles are safe and legal for use

·         Awareness of the high volume and fast paced working environment

·         Awareness of the many interruptions with regards to enquiries which may occur

·         Understanding the requirement to multi-task at short notice

·         Understanding that communication is imperative to other departments regarding calls, deadlines, tasks

·         Understand that from time to time you may be required to work beyond contracted hours to ensure the requirements of the job are fulfilled

Health and Safety

Comply with all written and verbal instructions given to ensure personal safety and the safety of others
Use all safety and protective equipment as provided
Dress sensibly and safely in accordance with the dress code applicable for the area of work
Avoid improvising or making adjustments that could create an unnecessary risk to your personal safety or the safety of others
Maintain all tools and equipment in good condition and report any safety hazard, equipment defects or malfunction to management as they occur
Report all incidents to a member of management whether an injury is sustained or not
Attend safety training courses as required
Observe all procedures relating to specific processes, materials and substances used
Ensure work area is tidy at all time
BSNI is acting as a Recruitment Agency.

Bluestones staffing is working with a leading Retail Distribution Centre in Liverpool.

Due to continued growth and success our client is looking to recruit a Fleet and Legal Compliance Assistant.

Duration:  Permanent

Salary:       £28k

Location:  Liverpool

You will be working within the purpose built vehicle maintenance unit at our one million sq. ft. distribution centre.

The unit is  a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Authorised Facility (DSVA ATF) and operates a Tachograph bay with six fully equipped working bays which enables the maintenance and servicing of our modern fleet of vehicles and trailers.

We are now recruiting a Fleet and Legal Compliance Assistant who will manage our Operators licence requirements in areas to include:

• EU Driver Hours and WTD
• Maintaining fleet to O Licence parameters and not exceeding the limits
• Maintenance of all fleet records

Job Overview:

• Ensure legal compliance is achieved and all service and MOT schedules are adhered to
• Ensure all fleet is logged and its maintenance planned in the Fleet Management System
• Ensure completion of inspection documents and jobs sheets to the highest standard
• Provide daily fleet reports for both the warehouse and transport operations, including VOR and damage / repair costs reports
• Working closely with the on-site VMU to ensure compliance and repairs are carried out to correct standards and in a timely manner

Minimum Criteria

• A high level of understanding of legal compliance and maintaining roadworthiness.
• Experience of supervising a team
• Experience of working within a retail transport environment
• Experience using fleet management systems
• Knowledge and experience of fleet industry compliance requirements
• Knowledge / experience in dealing with DVLA, DVSA, traffic commissioners office
• Knowledge of workshop systems and job cards
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, practices and procedures
• Experience in auditing Operator Compliance desirable
• Understanding of Road Transport Operations desirable

This is an excellent opportunity to gain a role with an ever growing Retail Distribution company.

For further information contact Debbie today on 02895219313, or forward your cv via the link below.

BSNI is acting as a recruitment agency.

Bluestones is working with a leading manufacturing plant in Manchester (Swinton) .  Due to continued growth they require an experienced Maintenance Manager.

Summary:

Working as part of the maintenance team, your key role will be to lead one of the two shift teams providing planned maintenance/breakdown cover for all aspects of the equipment and chemical plant onsite.  You may also be required to provide assistance in installation of equipment and service and to work on the manufacturing side of the business.

Main Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for supervising a team of Maintenance Engineers.
• Working autonomously, you will be scheduling the completion of both planned maintenance tasks and reactive maintenance tasks, prioritising breakdowns as directed by Production.
• You will be carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance to all equipment and plan on site working with both engineers and employees and external contractors.
• You will be ordering required spares and liaising with supplier to ensure availability of critical spares.
• You will be ordering required spares and liaising with supplier to ensure availability of critical spares.
• You will be issuing permits to maintenance engineers and external contractors to carry out work in a safe manner.
• You will be working on CMMS to record work and report work progress to production.
• You will liaising with project team to ensure that new/replacement plant equipment can be maintained in an efficient manner.
• Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.

Essential Criteria 

• A Formal Engineering training qualification.

Experience

• Maintenance of chemical and industrial plant – Electrical bias
• Fault finding skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Time management and leadership skills.

For a full Job Spec or more information contact Debbie today on 02895219313

or Email cv via link below:

BSNI is acting as recruitment agency

Bluestones Staffing is working with a leading manufacturing site in Manchester (swinton) due to continued success and growth they have a requirement for an Shift EICA Maintenance Engineer.

Summary:

Working as part of the maintenance team, you will be a key member of the Engineering team, where you will be providing maintenance/breakdown cover on shift basis for Electrical, Control, Instrumentation and Automation aspects of the equipment and chemical plant on site.  This plant is predominantly chemical based, however, you at times be required to work on manufacturing part of the site.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and maintenance support, carrying out both preventative/planned and reactive maintenance to all equipment and plant on site under the direction of the team leader and /or maintenance manager.
• Calibrations of instrumentation
• Fault finding on electrical and control systems including PLC based controls, developing and delivering solutions.
• Recording of work on CMMS
• Installation of equipment
• Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
• Any other duties within the post holder’s competence as requested.

Qualifications / Eduction

• A formal electrical engineering training qualification

Experience:

• Electrical maintenance of chemical and industrial plant of FMCG environment
• Fault finding skills
• Instrumentation / Temperature Controls
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong electrical knowledge
• PLC fault finding
• Instrument calibration
• Time management and leadership skills

Personal Attributes:

• Self motivated with ability to use own initiative, priortise tasks and work well under pressure
• High level of attention to detail

For further information or a full JD contact Debbie on 02895219313.

To apply please see link below

BSNI is acting as a recruitment business.