Vehicle Technician ​/ Mechanic

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications/

• Hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Motor Vehicle or an equivalent qualification.
• Hold a full current category B (or equivalent) driving licence.
• Evidence of a minimum of three years’ working experience of carrying out maintenance on a range of vehicles, plant and machinery.
• Evidence of experience of working with vehicle electrics and of using diagnostic computer equipment.
• Shortlisting by Application Form

• Proven ability to maintain accurate and up to date records.
• Shortlisting by Application Form

• Willingness to undertake job related training and necessary certifications
  * to fulfil the requirements of the role. .
• Please note successful candidate(s) will be expected to obtain a full category D driving licence and be willing to obtain other categories if required.
• Shortlisting by Application Form

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA’s Game Changing People Model.

Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Knowledge

• Evidence of an excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.
• Demonstrable knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.
• Interview

In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for…