Fleet Technician (Public Sector)

Fleet Technician (Public Sector)
VANRATH are assisting a large Public Sector client in their search for a Fleet Technician based in Belfast.
They will be responsible to the Team Leader and other appropriate officers for the undertaking of the appropriate preparation and repair of the council's fleet of vehicles and mobile plant as directed within the Fleet Management Unit, 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 full, current LGV Category C driving licence which enables the post-holder to drive in Northern Ireland;
• have an NVQ/City and Guilds Level III in Motor Vehicle Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification;
• and be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience in each of the following three areas:

1. working in a diverse fleet maintenance and management environment;
2. carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair of both HGV and LGV vehicles; and
3. maintaining and repairing vehicle attachments and miscellaneous items of mobile plant.

Additional Criteria

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of health and safety best practice within a workshop setting
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of undertaking the appropriate preparation and repair of both HGV and LGV vehicles
• 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 servicing, preparation, maintenance and repair of all heavy goods vehicles (HGV), light goods vehicles (LGV) and miscellaneous vehicles, attachments and items of mobile plant.
• To prepare vehicles for annual testing and to observe, recognise and report promptly on any vehicle or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
• To provide as required, to all relevant personnel job costing and time recording information using the documentation provided.
• To participate in a 24-hour emergency callout service, if so required.

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.