Vehicle Fitter; Mechanic​/HGV - Public Sector

Vehicle Fitter (Mechanic/HGV) - Public Sector

Location:

Craigavon

Rate: £16.89 per hour

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract – 6 months (potential extension)

Hours:

37 hours per week, 4 day week, Monday to Sunday 6:30am‑4:15pm. Rotating rest day. Flexibility evenings, weekends, public holidays. Out of hour emergency response when required.

This role is for an experienced Vehicle Fitter (Mechanic/HGV) based in Craigavon. The successful candidate will perform planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics and repairs on a fleet of vehicles and machinery, support compliance and record keeping, and may supervise temporary staff.

• Diagnose, repair and maintain fleet vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance programmes.
• Attend roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Complete vehicle safety inspections, pre-MOT/PSV checks.
• Use computer‑based diagnostic equipment.
• Repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems.
• Maintain accurate workshop and fleet records.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance.
• Support supervision and training of agency and temporary staff.

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle or HGV Studies (or equivalent).
• Minimum three years post‑apprenticeship experience in motor vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical diagnostic systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Full Category B UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle or HGV Studies.
• Experience maintaining hydraulic equipment and electrical systems.
• HGV maintenance experience.
• Category C & E driving licence.

• 37 hours per week.
• Working Monday to Sunday.
• Hours 6:30am – 4:15pm.
• Rotating rest day pattern.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Participation in emergency out‑of‑hours response may be required.