Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

VanRath; Armagh; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician/Mechanic for a public sector organization in Armagh. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing various motor vehicles and equipment. Ideal candidates will have a NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle and at least three years of experience. This position is for a 6 month contract with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Evidence of at least three years' experience with vehicle maintenance.
• Hold a full current category B driving licence.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair motor vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect and report on vehicle condition and safety.
• Manufacture simple components as needed.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Use of diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Technician/Mechanic (Public Sector)

VANRATH are searching for an experienced Vehicle Technician/Mechanic for our client, a large Public Sector organisation based in Armagh to join their Central Services team on a 6 month contract with the likelihood of being extended.

Responsibilities

• To service, maintain and repair all types of motor vehicles, mechanical handling equipment and mobile plant/equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner by deploying the requisite skills and expertise.
• Work to the highest standards without close supervision and achieve an acceptable level of work throughout whilst maintaining quality standards at all times.
• Examine, inspect and report on the condition, roadworthiness and safety of any vehicle or equipment, including functional testing and the application of diagnostic techniques to the line manager.
• Service, and maintain, adjust or repair vehicles equipment or components utilising the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner within the standard hour's targets defined by the Manager (Vehicle Maintenance) or vehicle/equipment manufacturer.
• Interpret and implement technical service data and statutory maintenance standards to ensure that all work performed is in accordance with the defined standards.
• Attend broken down or immobilised vehicles and equipment, utilising proper techniques to minimise the risk of additional damage to the vehicle, or injury to yourself and members of the public.
• Manufacture simple component parts, using hand tools or other machinery provided, to a high standard of accuracy and performance.
• As appropriate to individual skills undertake such duties as are required to effect repair or refurbishment involving electrical or IT components, fabrication of component parts, body repairs inclusive of panels (aluminium and fibreglass), and all types of welding.

The Ideal Person

• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle or an equivalent qualification.
• Hold a full current category B (or equivalent) driving licence.
• Evidence of a minimum of three years' working experience of carrying out maintenance on a range of vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Evidence of experience of working with vehicle electrics and of using diagnostic computer equipment.

Remuneration

c£31,022 per annum + benefits.

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

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