Fleet Mechanic
Job description
Support the Plant Manager and Office Manager to ensure that that the company fleet runs safely and efficiently..
Responsibilities
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic systems components on fleet vehicles (cars and vans).
- Work to reduce vehicle downtime, minimising impact on business operations.
- Keep management aware of repair problems as they occur.
- Dismantle, repair, or replace faults e.g. brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions and any other repairs needed.
- Keep up-to-date maintenance records and maintain operating logbooks and databases as required.
- Ensure fleet vehicles are prepared and ready for statutory testing (MOT, NCT).
- Maintain control of tools, manuals, repair parts, assemblies, and consumables.
- Comply with applicable Safety, Environment, Health, and Waste Management policies and procedures.
- Work alongside members of the SHEQ team and comply in times of internal inspections and audits.
- Act in a mentoring capacity to any apprentices that are assigned to the department, sharing knowledge and best practice.
- Inventory management and general housekeeping.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Experience in a similar role that involved maintenance of fleet vehicles, or experience gained in a mechanic role in a repair garage.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent mechanical repair skills, with extensive knowledge of all aspect of vehicle repair.
- The ability to work independently on assigned work, as well as working well in a team.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
- Must have the ability to travel to place of work in Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry.
Desirable Skills
- A qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair will be an advantage.
- Driving Licence (preferred).
- Vacancy ID
- 1651456
- Job ref.
- 24CCG26
- Job Sector
- Construction, Trades and Architecture
- Area
- Co Down
- Location
- Newry
- Salary
- To be confirmed
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 20
- Published date
- 16/04/2024
- Closing date
- 30/04/2024
- Worktime
- Monday - Friday, days to be agreed