INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY. This post is open to existing Leeds City Council employees only. Applications will not be considered from external candidates.
Job title: Senior Mobile Technician
Salary: SO2 £37,280 - £39,152
Hours: 37
Contract: Full Time Permanent.
Location: The Arium, Thorner Lane, Leeds, LS14 3FB.
The Workshop and Engineering section is looking to recruit a Senior Mobile Workshop Technician to join our Transport & Engineering team and help secure the long-term success of the section.
As a Senior Workshop Technician, you’ll thrive as part of a leadership team, guiding a group of highly skilled workshop technicians, fitters, and trainee technicians. The successful applicant will play a key role in maintaining the Green Spaces fleet, ensuring the council’s statutory duties are upheld and that we continue to provide safe, well-maintained spaces for everyone to enjoy.
You’ll become part of the wider, diverse Leeds City Council, where there are real prospects for growth and success. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/plans-and-strategies/best-city-ambition
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 14,000 employees. We are committed to recruiting and developing talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land-Based Service Engineering or equivalent experience.
Skills:
- Ability to diagnose and repair complex machinery systems.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Manual dexterity and ability to work under pressure.
Experience:
- Maintenance of horticultural, agricultural, and arboriculture machinery.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Budget management and compliance knowledge.
Other:
- Full clean driving licence (minimum B1).
- Commitment to health and safety and equal opportunities.
Desirable:
- Leadership experience.
- Full HGV licence.
- Training in heavy lifting equipment.
- Proven training record in the use of forklift trucks.
About the role
- Carry out remote maintenance, servicing, and repairs on specialist machinery and plant.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, including welding and fabrication.
- Monitor and inspect work completed by in-house teams and contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
- Lead and mentor apprentices and trainees, supporting their development.
- Ensure all maintenance meets statutory regulations and Council policy.
- Maintain accurate records of servicing, repairs, and compliance checks.
- Liaise with external dealers and suppliers for parts and repairs.
- Promote health and safety best practices and compile risk assessments.
You will be expected to provide your own basic hand tools for day-to-day tasks. All specialist tools and equipment required for complex repairs and diagnostics will be provided by Leeds City Council.
A full, clean driving licence is essential to allow the post holder to access remote sites and some lone working will be required. You must be willing to work evenings or weekends as over time where required.
What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
Leeds City Council is a compassionate employer who is proud to offer the best employee experience. Our employee benefits aim to look after your health and wellbeing, your workplace, and your finances.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form.
Read our guidancefor further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Stephen Whiteside, Workshop and Engineering Manager. Call 0113 3786002 or email parks@leeds.gov.uk
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Job Description
Job purpose: To remotely maintain, service and repair of the Council’s Agricultural, Horticultural and Arboriculture machinery fleet in accordance with statutory regulations and Council Policy. To undertake monitoring and compliance inspections of works undertaken in-house and by 3rd party contractors
Responsibilities for Grade:
To undertake monitoring and compliance inspections of works undertaken in-house and by 3rd party contractors at a level required to ensure that work outputs meet quality and contractual requirements.
To lead on the mentoring of apprentices and trainees within the team to ensure that learning opportunities are maximised, and that apprentices and trainees are given opportunities to develop and succeed.
To control the maintenance and repair of the machinery fleet by direct labour, as well as evaluating where necessary the use of contractors ensuring the delivery of a high quality and efficient workshop.
To ensure that maintenance is carried out in accordance with an agreed programme. Ensuring plant & trailers are maintained in a roadworthy condition and in compliance with Vehicle Operator Licencing.
To compile risk assessments and to ensure that all work undertaken is in line with the Health & Safety at Work act and the authorities health & safety policy.
To ensure that all necessary records and systems related to maintenance, repair, servicing and testing are properly maintained and kept up to date.
To accurately diagnose faults and carry out specialist repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, including minor body, welding and fabrication work on the machinery fleet. Efficiently carrying out work in accordance with the specified repair policy and manufacturers recommendations
To correct use and care for specialist tools provided for repair and maintenance purposes.
Liaison with external dealers, main agents and repair facilities on all matters relating to repairs.
Completion of all current and future job-related documentation required for management and payment of contractor and supplier recharges.
Responsible for the service vehicle, security, safety and maintenance of work areas in accordance with the Council’s financial regulations, policies and procedures
To advise the Workshop and Engineering Manager, through the appropriate mechanisms, of any ideas that might improve the efficiency or cost effectiveness of the operation of the workshop
Attendance at any relevant computer, product or other training courses as directed to ensure capability to inspect, repair, fault diagnose and service the council’s fleet of machinery and to ensure the ability to use computer systems as required by the maintenance operation.
To review working methods and practices in order to improve the efficiency and quality of the service.
Safe and correct use of and disposal of hazardous and toxic substances such as oils, fuels, cleaning agents etc
Be adaptable to work on different types of specialist machinery, plant and equipment and carry out fabrication and welding as required. To keep abreast and adapt to changes in technology, legislation, standards and regulations
Carry out work to machinery and plant in inclement weather conditions and where necessary assist with recovery of the machine from operational sites.
Identify, liaise and requisition spares/parts through the internal stores section and external suppliers. Collecting non stock items from approved suppliers when required.
To ensure the work space and depot facilities are kept in a clean and tidy condition and that all works undertaken comply with the relevant legislation including the council’s Health and Safety policies, safety requirements and standard procedures
To maintain discipline and actively support, communicate and implement council policies and procedures.
It should be noted that this job description is subject to occasional changes to incorporate other commensurate duties and responsibilities in response to organisational change/ review and to assist flexibility. The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post as specified by the appropriate manager.
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Land Based Service Engineering or considerable work experience in a specialist workshop area
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.
Method of Assessment will be through one or more of the following Application Form, Test, Interview or Certificate.
Skills Required
An ability to carry out electro/hydraulic service and repair work on machinery
An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
A high degree of manual dexterity
An ability to prioritise and organise work schedules.
Accurate and methodical approach to work
An ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
To be sufficiently numerate for measuring tasks and tool setting
An ability to work to tight deadlines
Knowledge Required
Ability to access remote sites efficiently with minimum B1 clean driving licence
Knowledge of specialist computer software packages and diagnostics
Knowledge of financial procedures for procuring new machines and spare parts
Experience Required
Experience in maintenance of horticultural, agricultural and arboriculture machinery
Considerable years continuous period in either – approved apprenticeship or recognised training scheme externally tested and validated.
Experience in bodywork repairs including welding and fabrication
Experience in budget management
Behavioural & other Characteristics required
A positive commitment to providing excellence in service provision.
Achievement of equal opportunities in both employment and service delivery and an understanding of the Leeds City Council policy
Willingness to take personal responsibility for and abide by the Council’s Health and Safety Policy
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.
Skills Required
An ability to effectively lead, manage, motivate individuals and teams.
Knowledge Required
Issues affecting the maintenance of grounds maintenance machinery including health and safety
Proven training record in the use of heavy lifting equipment (e.g forktruck, overhead crane, hi-ab)
Experience Required
Full HGV Licence
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