Quality Control Technician in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £12.91 per hour

Recruiter: Allied Vehicles Group

Job Hours: Full-time

Remote: Work from home

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in the automotive industry?

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, minibuses and mobility aids. In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are now recruiting for a Quality Control Technician to join our Mobility Solutions team.

You will be responsible for the diagnosis, repairing and servicing of a range of mobility products and equipment including scooters, powerchairs, wheelchairs, rise recliner chairs, adjustable beds etc. This role will also include assessment and grading of used products in the above categories, and documenting & photographing these products before assigning them for resale, repair/service, stripping for parts or scrapping.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm and the salary is £12.91 per hour + bonus.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

In return, we offer:

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.

Group life scheme

Annual profit share

Annual salary reviews

ZGP24 by HealthHero (remote GP& second opinion service for you and your family, 24/7, 365 days a year)

Industry leading benefits portal

Free staff car park

On site cafeteria

Cycle to work scheme

Frequent learning and development opportunities

Aftersales discounts for you, your friends, and your family

Company values and long-service awards

The main duties of the role are:

Diagnosing and repairing all manner of mobility equipment

Undertaking product servicing in line with manufacturers or Mobility Solutions guidelines

Assessment and testing of inbound used products.

Documenting the condition of inbound used products.

Grading used products that have been allocated for resale.

Identifying used products that need repair or should be stripped for parts due to their condition.

Using the tools/software provided by manufacturers and Allied to ensure productive and efficient repair times.

Discussing any equipment/product issues with customers and providing assistance over the phone

To be effective in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

General electrical/mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience of electrical/mechanical product repairs and maintenance

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Good attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

A Driving licence is essential for this role.

Previous experience in mobility product / equipment repairs and maintenance would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you meet our criteria and would like to be part of a friendly and pleasant working environment in the North of Glasgow, a career with the Allied Vehicles Group is the perfect way to fuel that ambition. Please forward your CV stating why you would be suited to the role via the APPLY NOW button.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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