Diagnostic Technician

You will be responsible for the servicing, repair, and diagnostics of all vehicles in the workshop, ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest standard first time. You will be responsible for finding and explaining a vehicle's issues, as well as planning maintenance and repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out vehicle inspections and logging of faults requiring to be rectified
2. Carry out basic repairs, brake lining replacement, and routine servicing
3. Carry out vehicle inspections and advise on faults requiring to be rectified
4. Carry out vehicle inspections to a high standard including all mechanical repairs
5. Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults
6. Usage of wiring diagrams and diagnostic instruments
7. Basic coding and programming operations
8. Conduct complex diagnostic work, adhering to the best repair methods
9. Offer guidance and development support for colleagues on diagnosis and best repair methods
10. Maintain clear and accurate record of work carried out
11. Ensure the safe working environment for employees by complying with statutory legislation and the Government’s Health and Safety policy. Report immediately any non-conformance to the appropriate Senior Manager
12. Ensure effective job card completion including comprehensive write-ups of ‘Fault’, ‘Diagnosis’ and ‘Repair’ findings, including accurate ‘on’ and ‘off’ clockings for all job card types
13. Diagnosis and rectification of engine and component faults
14. Diagnosis of chassis system faults
15. Diagnosis and rectification of vehicle transmission and driveline system faults
16. Inspecting vehicles
17. Use of correct tools for all jobs, including Special Service Tools (SST)
18. Diagnosis and rectification of engine, transmission, and chassis electrical faults
19. Routine vehicle maintenance
20. Removing and replacing engine units and components
21. Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical auxiliary units and components
22. Enhancing vehicle electrical system features
23. Replacing chassis units and components
24. Basic testing of vehicle charging systems
25. Basic removal and replacement of clutches, exhaust systems, batteries, suspension dampers, and braking system components
26. Ensure technical activities comply with manufacturer recommendations