Vacancy Details

Description

Workshop Assistant

Salary: £19,312 - £19,698

Hours:  35 hours per week

Location: Engineering Centre, Vesty Road, Bootle, Merseyside

We are looking to recruit a Workshop Assistant to work at our busy Engineering Centre.

Key responsibilities will include; ensuring the Workshop and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy at all times, carry out steam cleaning, washing and valeting of a range of vehicles, plant and equipment and undertake driving duties to collect and deliver vehicles, parts and materials across all of Merseyside.

In addition, a key duty is to support the work of colleagues and undertake general tasks to support the smooth running of the Workshop.

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a similar role and especially of working in a Workshop environment together with a good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and practices.

The ability to be a strong team player, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable are also essential requirements. Furthermore, a full valid UK driving licence is vital.

 The working arrangements are; 8.00am - 4.15 pm, Monday to Friday and 8.00am – 1.00pm, Friday.

We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:

35 hour working week, with half day working on a Friday

22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years’ service) plus 2 extra statutory days added the leave entitlement.

  Access to free adjacent gym

  Free, secure parking and adjacent canteen

  Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS

 Application closing date:  Monday 29 November 2021(noon)

 Interviews: Tuesday 7 December 2021

 

Curriculum vitae will not be used as part of the short listing process, only application forms will be considered for short listing.

 

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PENSION CONSIDERATIONS

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information -  Annual Allowance)

 

Lifetime Allowance 

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)

Safeguarding

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