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Job description

Our role is to maintain, manage and develop the Northern Ireland transport network to facilitate the safe and convenient movement of people and goods. We also inform Departmental policy to ensure that measures to encourage safe and sustainable travel are practical and can be delivered. Many strategic Government objectives rely heavily on the transport network and this business area is likely to play a key enabling role in any future Programme for Government.

Responsibilities

• The service, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment, to include minor electrical repair and operation of stand-alone vehicle/plant diagnostic systems
• Completion of details on job card and service checklist as required
• Recording of parts and materials used from stock as per procedures
• Keep work area and general workshop area clean and tidy to ensure that Health and Safety standards are adhered to
• Ensure that tools and equipment are maintained and used or operated in the correct manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations
• Operate workshop computer system (training will be provided as required) to produce job cards or look up data
• Voluntary standby and callout duties which may be offered. Including Winter and Summer maintenance duties
• Operate Imprest stock stores system
• Driving Departmental vehicles
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must have, by the closing date for applications time-served apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle / Construction Plant Maintenance and Repair
• At least an NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle / Construction Plant Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
• A full current driving licence which enables the applicant to drive in Northern Ireland and access to a form of transport

Further Information

NICS Application form only, vacancy closing date 3rd July 2026 at 12pm. Applications from females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC326929)