Mechanical Engineering Technician

Keenan Healthcare; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenan Recruitment seeks a Mechanical Engineering Technician for the NI Fire and Rescue Service. The role involves maintaining and repairing vehicles and operational equipment, ensuring service delivery, and participating in emergency response. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in vehicle repair.

Qualifications

• At least two years of post-apprentice experience in a trade role.
• Competent in using a Management Information System for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspection, diagnostics, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in the Regional Standby Rota for emergency repairs.

Skills

Plant Mechanics

Light Vehicle Repair

Record Keeping

IT Software Competence

Education

Level 3 Trade Qualification in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Level 3 Qualification in Vehicle System Repair for Electric/Hybrid Vehicles

Job description

Keenan Recruitment has been retained by our Public Sector client to recruit for aMechanical Engineering Technician.

Location: Boucher Crescent - NI Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS)

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: 6 months with likely extension

Pay: £19.11 per hour

Main Purpose:

To work as a Mechanical Engineering technician as part of the Fleet Mechanical & Engineering teams within the three regional workshops to ensure service delivery of all specialist operational equipment and vehicles is met at all times.
The Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) is responsible for the Inspection, diagnostics, planned maintenance, emergency repair, bodywork, Coach building and modification to all vehicles and equipment within the NIFRS fleet of Vehicles and Operational equipment. The MET will be expected to work across differing trade disciplines in carrying out their role.
To participate in the Regional Standby Rota to facilitate an effective support network to ensure operational resilience is maintained out of hours. This involves carrying out the emergency repair of vehicles and equipment and vehicle recovery for operational incidents on a 24/7 basis.

Criteria:

1. Possess a certified level 3 trade qualification as depicted in the NQF in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.
And
Have at least two years’ post apprentice experience working in a trade role in their area of expertise which includes heavy vehicle.
2. Must demonstrate experience in plant mechanics and light vehicle repair.
3. Level 3 qualification as depicted in the NQF in vehicle system repair and replacement in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles.
4. Qualified to safely install, maintain and fault find both 240v and 110v electrical systems on vehicles and equipment.
5. Must demonstrate excellent record keeping of computerised repair and inspection data.
6. Competent in the use of IT software and computer systems.
7. Competent in the use of a Management Information System (MIS) for record keeping on repair data.
8. Possess a current UK C Class driving licence

Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat and full job description T: 02890021616 or [e-mail]

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Boucher Crescent, Belfast | Salary: 19.11 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 14/05/2025