Auto Electrician (Public Sector)

Job Description

Auto Electrician (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting a large Public Sector client in their search for an Auto Electrician based in Belfast.

To be responsible to the Fleet Team Leader and other appropriate officers for the undertaking of the appropriate electrical preparation and repair of the council's fleet of vehicles and mobile plant as directed, either individually or as part of a team.

What they Offer

  • Hourly rate of £13.18 plus excellent holiday allowance
  • 3-month contract with the opportunity of extension

Ideal Person

  • Must have a City and Guilds Level III Diploma in Maintenance and Repair - Auto-Electrical or an equivalent relevant qualification;
  • possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or, access to an alternative form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full ; and
  • be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience of carrying out electrical servicing, preparation, maintenance and repair of:
  • HGV and LGV vehicles; and
  • miscellaneous vehicles, attachments and items of mobile plant.

Additional Criteria

  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of health and safety best practice within a garage setting.
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of undertaking the appropriate electrical servicing, preparation, maintenance and repair of HGV and LGV vehicles and mobile plant including attachments.
  • Have the ability to operationally prioritise and schedule work in light of competing demands, and to develop and maintain effective and efficient work management processes
  • Have the ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and also using personal initiative as necessary. The ability to encourage the team to focus on outcomes, and review the performance of the team.

Responsibilities

  • To carry out as directed the full range of work normally associated with this trade in relation to the electrical servicing, preparation, maintenance and repair of all Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV), Light Goods Vehicle (LGV) and miscellaneous vehicles, attachments and items of mobile plant.
  • To prepare the electrical systems of fleet items for annual testing and to observe, recognise and report promptly on any vehicle or component defects and, or symptoms of impending failure.
  • To dismantle and reassemble all fleet items as necessary for the purposes of fault-finding, repair or replacement of electrical components.
  • To liaise with and provide appropriate information to stores personnel in relation to the establishment and maintenance of a suitable range of electrical spares for use in the above.

To find out more information on the role advertised, please call Mark O'Hare directly or send in your CV via mark.ohare@vanrath.com.