Mechanical Engineering Technician

MCS Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician for a long-term temporary contract in Northern Ireland. The role involves maintenance, repair, and modification of emergency response vehicles, providing support in various adverse conditions. Successful candidates will have a level 3 trade qualification and experience with heavy vehicles. The position offers an excellent hourly rate of £19.11 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term contract possibility

Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy vehicles is essential.
• Experience with plant mechanics and light vehicle was preferred.
• Competency in Management Information Systems is required.
• A current UK C driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and modification of vehicles.
• Provide engineering support through an on-call rota.
• Utilise engineering tools to repair electronic systems and maintain electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate records via the Management Information System (MIS).
• Manage stock and tools inventory.
• Provide training and support to apprentices and operational firefighters.
• Contribute to governance and service improvement.

Skills

Maintenance and fault diagnosis

Repair and modification of vehicles

Electrical system testing

Data management in MIS

Leadership and supervision

Education

Certified level 3 trade qualification in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Tools

Computer diagnostics tools

Engineering tools

Job description

MCS Group is currently working in partnership with a leading public sector organisation to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Technician on a long term temporary contract (6 months with the view to extension). Excellent hourly rate - £19.11 ph + benefits.

The Role:

• Carry out maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and modification of emergency response vehicles and specialist equipment to legislative and best practice standards, including MOT inspections, bodywork, hydraulics, electrics, and welding.

• Provide out-of-hours engineering support through an on-call rota, making autonomous decisions on vehicle and equipment repairs, and performing emergency roadside or incident scene repairs, often in adverse conditions.

• Utilise engineering tools and computer diagnostics to fabricate parts, test and repair electronic systems, perform PAT testing, and maintain onboard electrical systems (110v and 240v).

• Maintain accurate records via the Management Information System (MIS), including MOT inspections, asset tagging, repair data, and estimates for uneconomical repairs.

• Manage stock, tools, and parts inventory including audits, security, issuing, and restocking, while liaising with Supplies for parts identification and procurement.

• Provide training, supervision, and support to apprentices and operational firefighters, while ensuring all engineering accreditations and training are up to date across all specialist areas.

• Support governance and service improvement by maintaining legal compliance, contributing to investigations, liaising with manufacturers, promoting organisation policies, and delivering high standards of customer service.

The Person:

• Posses a certified level 3 trade qualification in the NQF in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.

• Experience post-apprenticeship in working with heavy vehicles.

• Experience working with plant mechanics and light vehicle repair.

• Competency in MIS systems.

• Possess a current UK C drivers license.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group. Contact via 02896935501 or [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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