Vehicle Technician (Public Sector)

Vehicle Technician (Public Sector)

VANRATH are recruiting a Vehicle Technician for a large public body for a period of 4 months initially, with the possibility of it being extended, based in Dungannon.

Remuneration:
c£31,586, alongside holiday entitlement and pension (from day one).

The Ideal Person

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Studies
• Time served mechanic with 2 years’ post apprenticeship experience or 2 years’ experience working with 26 tonne refuse vehicles
• Possession of a current category ‘C’ driving licence
• Applicants must provide specific and personal examples of having at least 2 years’ relevant experience in the following areas:
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• Preparing vehicles for Goods Vehicles Certificate Inspections
• Repair of petrol and diesel engines
• Hydraulic electric and pneumatic systems
• Working as part of a team

Desirable Criteria

• Applicants must provide specific and personal examples of having at least 2 years’ relevant experience in the following areas:
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• Repair of grounds maintenance equipment
• Electrical repairs and using fault diagnostic equipment
• Working on Municipal vehicles (Refuse Collection, Street Sweepers, Skip Hoists)
• Welding to include Arc, Mig, Tig and Gas

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, and repair all assets within Client’s fleet register which includes a diverse range of specialist vehicles plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

• Carry out within defined timelines complete overhauls and diagnostic procedures and welding tasks as required on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic systems that are in fault status. Determine cause and complete necessary repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
• Conduct routine safety inspections on all fleet assets, vehicle plant and associated equipment. Complete all associated administration in accordance with the requirements of ‘The Goods Vehicles Licensing of Operators Act, Northern Ireland (2010)’.
• Inspect and prepare a diverse range of vehicles for PSV tests and carry out pre-purchase inspections on vehicles to be purchased under Cientl’s loan scheme.
• Conduct routine technical inspections including preventative maintenance, servicing and complete any associated repairs in accordance with procedures.
• To be responsible for the care and maintenance of all tools and equipment allocated in respect of the duties to be carried out.
• Attend vehicle break downs, road traffic collisions (RTC’s) and emergency incidents. Carry out ‘Dynamic Risk Assessment’ of the environment, co-ordinate and conclude appropriate response action.

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