Fleet Technician (Temporary Contract) Duncrue Belfast

Fleet Technician

Temporary Contract October to December 26

37 hours per week 

Main purpose of job 

To be responsible to the Team Leader and other appropriate officers for the undertaking of the appropriate preparation and repair of the council’s fleet of vehicles and mobile plant as directed within the Fleet Management Unit, either individually or as part of a team.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties: 

To carry out as directed, the full range of work normally associated with this trade in relation to the servicing, preparation, maintenance and repair of all heavy goods vehicles (HGV), light goods vehicles (LGV), EV and miscellaneous vehicles, attachments and items of mobile plant. 

To prepare vehicles for annual testing and to observe, recognise and report promptly on any vehicle or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.

To provide as required, to all relevant personnel job costing and time recording information using the documentation provided. 

To participate in a 24 hour emergency callout service, if so required.

To drive council vehicles as required and to participate in a mobile workshop service in all areas of the city, if so directed. 

To interpret, implement and have due regard to technical servicing and repair instructions and manufacturers specifications, where required.

To carry out as directed diagnostic testing on all vehicles and items of mobile plant, using all items of plant, machinery and equipment supplied. 

To carry out minor bodywork and painting work on vehicles and mobile plant, as directed. 

To participate, as directed, in all quality assurance procedures and initiatives, including the completion and submission of appropriate documentation. 

To participate as required in vehicle cleaning and inspection procedures and documentation of same.

To participate in a triage system of fault diagnosis, evaluation and repair where required to do so. 

To liaise with and provide appropriate information to stores personnel.

 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE

 This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve.  Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable, and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role. 

Employee specification  

Essential criteria

Qualifications and experience 

Applicants must, as at the closing date: 

• have a full, current C category driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland.
• Have an NVQ / City and Guilds Level III in Motor Vehicle Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification
• be able to demonstrate  by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience in each of the following three areas:

1.Working in a diverse fleet maintenance and management environment.

2.Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair of both HGV and LGV vehicles.

3.Maintaining and repairing vehicle attachments and miscellaneous items of mobile plant.  

Desirable criteria 

In addition to the above qualifications and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those candidates who, as at the closing date:

can demonstrate at least two year’s relevant experience in each of the areas outlined above in (i) to (iii).  

Special skills and attributes 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview. 

Health and safety knowledge: a good knowledge of health and safety best practice within a workshop setting. 

Technical knowledge: A good knowledge of undertaking the appropriate preparation and repair of both HGV and LGV vehicles.  

Work planning and organisational skills: The ability to operationally prioritise and schedule work in light of competing demands, and to develop and maintain effective and efficient work management processes. 

Initiative and team working skills: The ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and also using personal initiative as necessary. The ability to encourage the team to focus on outcomes and review the performance of the team. 

Analysis and decision-making skills: The ability to make day-to-day operational decisions about work priorities, which can affect the Fleet Management Unit.  

Communication skills: The ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and to convey complex information on service issues. 

Customer care skills: The ability to deal with both internal and external customers whilst enhancing the reputation of the council

Other Information:

Start Date: 5 October 26

Closing Date: 3 October 26

Hours of Work: 37 per week

Rate of Pay: £17.18 per hour plus accrued holiday pay

Location: Duncrue Industrial Estate Belfast

 

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on 02890 421047 or 07812 017416 to speak to one of our consultants.

 

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.