Fitter/Mechanic

Salary: Scale 6 SCP 20-24 £31,586-£34,314 per annum, irregular hours allowance may be earned

Hours (3 x posts): 37 hours per week, worked between Monday to Sunday, 6.30am-5.30pm. JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be required to carry out scheduled maintenance operations on all fleet vehicles, plant and equipment. This will include light vans and lorries, specialist vehicles such as road sweepers etc., heavy goods and complex vehicles including refuse lorries and rear end loaders. The post holder will be required to act as Foreperson on rotational basis as and when required.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Repair and maintenance of light and heavy goods vehicles, plant and machinery including fault diagnosis. 2. Attend off-site breakdowns and effect necessary repairs to render vehicle roadworthy or recover to Depot.

3. Carry out new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspections and Routine Vehicle Safety Inspections. Commission new plant and equipment and maintain fleet records. 4. Carry out planned maintenance works on all fleet vehicles in accordance with annual programme. Plan required maintenance operations and parts requirements etc to ensure efficient and effective servicing to minimise downtime for all fleet vehicles. 5. Identify, research, compile, deliver and evaluate relevant training courses to Craigavon Borough Council employees, Agency and Casual staff, on vehicle, plant and equipment related issues to Freight Transport Association and ‘O’ License requirements. 6. Lead, Supervise and implement projects commensurate with the post as and when required, taking responsibility for results, completion dates etc.

7. Road test vehicles, and make recommendations to Supervision on safety/road worthiness of vehicles. 8. Responsible for the security of fleet items and mobile plant while in the Garage premises and for the authorised movements of such items in and out of the Workshop. 9. Carry out responsive maintenance works on all fleet vehicles as necessary and as directed by Supervision. Operate a triage system. 10. Liaising with other Council Departments as required and to co-operate and assist Supervisors in the day-to-day running of the various sections with regard to machinery and fleet. 11. Make recommendations to Supervision and Stores management on parts/spares and repairs required to affect a cost effective repair to vehicles/plant. 12. Carry out detailed PSV/MOT pre-inspections on all vehicles and make recommendations to Supervision as to type and extent of repairs needed to ensure a PSV/MOT pass. 13. Carry out fault diagnostics on a wide range of specialist vehicle control systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems. 14. Use computer based vehicle test/diagnostic systems to diagnose and repair and adjust vehicle systems. 15. Carry out bodywork, chassis repairs and re-fabrication on a range of vehicles and plant, requiring skills in the use of welding (mig, arc and gas) soldering, cutting and sheet metal forming, panel beating and spray painting. 16. Maintain written records of all work against each individual vehicle or item of plant, in accordance with DVA regulations and Council procedures. 17. Supervise other specialist contracted trades who are authorised to work on the same vehicle. 18. Supervise and train temporary, agency and placement staff as necessary. 19. Undertake specialists training e.g. bin-lift control systems, CSR plant operations, fork truck operations, hydraulics/hydrostatic diagnostics, manufacturer’s courses, CPC as required. 20. Maintenance of wide range of grounds/grass maintenance equipment including agricultural tractors and implements, ride-on mowing machines, range of plant, as well as site plant including tele handlers, hoists and compactors etc. 21. Sharpening cylinders and knife blades with precision computerised equipment to manufacturer’s specification. 22. Design and fabricate metal components for Council Departments as and when requested. 23. Carry out all the duties of the post in the working conditions normally inherent in the job. 24. Be fully aware of all Health and Safety requirements in relation to all vehicle, plant and equipment maintenance procedures, handling and storage of heavy materials, manual handling procedures and all other appropriate safety related legislation. 25. Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

Qualifications and training • City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle/HGV Studies or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of one year’s post apprenticeship experience in motor vehicle maintenance.

Key skills, knowledge and attributes

• Knowledge of electrical diagnostics systems;

• Proficient in the application of Health and Safety Systems;

•Reading and following Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work;

• Team leadership;

•Creative;

•Ability to work as part of a team;

•Ability to use own initiative.

Driving

• Full current Category B Driving Licence

Working Arrangements/Flexibility

• 37 hours per week, worked between Monday to Sunday 6.30am-5.30pm. Please see sample rota below.

• The post holder may also be required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the service.