Vehicle & Mobile Plant Mechanic
NIWL 327/10/2011
Job Description
Job Title:
Vehicle & Mobile Plant Mechanic (Craftsman Grade)
Transport Management Group, Operations
Grade:
Industrial Craft Grade A
Salary:
Salary: £347.63 Plus a non
consolidated bonus of up
to £71.89 per week
Location:
Bretland House
Further
Information
Closing Date:
5.00pm on Friday 11th
November 2011
Further information about this post can be obtained from Neil Winters on
ext: 25403 or Neil.Winters@niwater.com.
Background Structure
Workshop Manager
Foreman
Fitter
About the Role
Purpose
This role provides specialist technical services to Transport Management Group. This includes the servicing and
repair of NI Water vehicles and mobile plant. In addition, the role includes the servicing and repair of vehicles and
mobile plant belonging to various Government agencies e.g. Roads Service.
Importance
Transport Management Group is fundamental to NIW’s operational capabilities. TMG provides NIW with a cost
effective fleet of vans, lorries, tankers, tractors and mobile plant etc. The fleet is used in the treatment and
distribution of potable water to domestic and commercial premises and for the treatment of waste water. The fleet is
located in various hubs throughout Northern Ireland and also at private addresses. This fleet distribution is
essential to NIW to ensure that the company meets with all its compliance targets and with its customer
expectations.
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Key Activities – Duties & Responsibilities:
Assessing mechanical issues
Identifying, advising & carrying out the most appropriate mechanical repairs to vehicles and mobile plant.
Assessing bodywork issues
Identifying, advising & carrying out the most appropriate bodywork repairs to vehicles and mobile plant.
Complete necessary paper work
Ensure that all work is coded correctly and that all hours used and parts fitted are recorded.
Ordering of parts
Ensure that all appropriate parts required for each job are clearly identified to enable ordering on a timely basis to
minimise downtime.
Carrying out a range of mechanical duties including but not limited to: Maintaining and repairing vehicles and plant
Checking steering, ignition, brakes, lights, oil, tyres, etc.
Diagnosing and repairing electrical and electronic faults
Changing engine oil and filters
Fitting brake components
Fitting exhaust systems
Fitting clutches
Overhauling engines
Testing vehicles and diagnosing faults
Measuring vehicle performance by using specialised equipment
Preparing vehicles for GVC / MOT tests
Providing estimates for the cost of work which needs to be done
Participate in standby and callout duties to provide an emergency service for the vehicles and plant maintained
by the Transport Management Group with emphasis on winter gritting activities carried out by Roads Service.
Computer use
Use a computer terminal for the input of basic data (training will be provided).
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Essential Criteria
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application form and where necessary at interview:
Time served mechanic
3 of the last 5 years spent in a similar working environment carrying out similar duties.
Full current and clean driving licence
Desirable Criteria
A licence for HGV vehicles.
At least 6 months computer data input experience.
Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered by the selection panel to be of
an equivalent or higher standard to those stated above. If putting forward an equivalent qualification please provide the type of
qualification & date awarded. The date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding
body. If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of
modules studied etc so that a well informed decision can be made.
Key Skills
Technical Knowledge
Knowledge of current engine, braking, steering and suspension systems.
Fundamental knowledge of vehicle electrics.
Organisational skills
Clear diagnostic and analytical skills in order to establish the most appropriate solution to mechanical problems.
An understanding of vehicle electrics in order to carry out diagnoses and carry out repairs where possible.
Effectively manage the workload ensuring minimal downtime.
Shortlisting will be based on information provided in your application form. It is therefore essential that you indicate
how and to what extent you meet each of the criteria asked for in the application form.
Failure to provide sufficient information in support of your application prior to the closing date will not be considered
grounds for appeal if you are not considered eligible or not shortlisted.
Those candidates whose application forms do not clearly demonstrate that they meet all of the Knowledge, Skills
and Experience will not be invited for interview.
Therefore, only evidence presented against each separate criterion will be considered.
Training
Relevant Training and Development will be provided to support you.
Terms of appointment
This is a full time, permanent position.
Will be required to carry out standby duties on a rota basis.
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