Vehicle & Grounds Mechanic (Public Sector)

Vehicle & Grounds Mechanic (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for anVehicle & Grounds Mechanic for 3 months initially with the possibility of extension. You will predominantly be based in their Derry/Londonderry site.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine and inspect the condition, roadworthiness and safety of any vehicle or equipment, applying correct inspection techniques, reporting the findings and making recommendations to workshop supervisor.
• Service, repair and prepare vehicles for PSV/MOT in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner, to job times laid down by management.
• Conduct routine repairs and major services on a broad range of grounds maintenance equipment.
• Apply appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine the cause[s] of defects in vehicles, plant, components and systems, including use of diagnostic computer. Make any recommendations for changes or modifications designed to improve safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Assessing bodywork issues, Identifying, advising and carrying out the most appropriate bodywork repairs to vehicles and plant.
• Recover broken down or immobilised vehicles, plant and equipment utilising safe and proper techniques, thereby minimising any risk of additional damage or danger to the public.
• Manufacture / fabricate simple component parts to the required performance standards, using appropriate materials, tools and machinery.
• Fully comply with Housing Executive Vehicle Maintenance Policy at all times.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, ensure all job cards are completed correctly and all hours used and parts fitted are recorded.
• Ensure that replacement parts are clearly identified to enable timely ordering to minimise downtime.
• Maintain and develop technical competencies in line with the demanding needs of the service.
• Maintain designated work area in a safe and hazard free manner at all times
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with NIHE policy and procedures.
• The above duties reflect the main elements associated with this position and are not intended to be exhaustive.

Requirements
Essential Criteria

• Candidates must be a time served mechanic with 3 of the last 5 years spent in a similar working environment carrying out similar duties
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Light Motor Vehicle Repair Studies.
• Full driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points

Remuneration
c£23,126 per annum, plus discount benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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