Vehicle Technician ​/ Mechanic

Primary Location :
Down-Newry-Transport Depot Newry Other Locations :

Armagh-Armagh-Transport Depot Armagh Contract Type :
Permanent Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/AStatus :
Full-Time Hours per Week : 36

Working Pattern :
To be confirmed with successful candidate upon appointment.

Grade/Scale :
Vehicle Mechanic | NJC pt 17- 20 | £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hour Additional Allowance(s) :
Other, please see additional information

Anticipated Interview Date(s) : 01 July 2026

Additional Information:
Tool Allowance applicable, Base location to be agreed upon appointment.

JOB TITLE:

Vehicle Technician / Mechanic

REPORTS TO:

Foreperson RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Up to 5 staff (any semi-skilled staff, apprentices or other staff delegated to work with a nominated mechanic)

JOB PURPOSE:

To service, maintain and repair all types of motor vehicles, mechanical handling equipment and mobile plant/equipment in a safe, efficient and economical manner by deploying the requisite skills and expertise.

Work to the highest standards without close supervision and achieve an acceptable level of work throughout whilst maintaining quality standards at all times.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Examine, inspect and report on the condition, roadworthiness and safety of any vehicle or equipment, including functional testing and the application of diagnostic techniques to the line manager.

Service, and maintain, adjust or repair vehicles equipment or components utilising the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner within the standard hour’s targets defined by the Manager (Vehicle Maintenance) or vehicle/equipment manufacturer.

Interpret and implement technical service data and statutory maintenance standards to ensure that all work performed is in accordance with the defined standards.

Attend broken down or immobilised vehicles and equipment, utilising proper techniques to minimise the risk of additional damage to the vehicle, or injury to yourself and members of the public.

Manufacture simple component parts, using hand tools or other machinery provided, to a high standard of accuracy and performance.

As appropriate to individual skills undertake such duties as are required to effect repair or refurbishment involving electrical or IT components, fabrication of component parts, body repairs inclusive of panels (aluminium and fibreglass), and all types of welding.

Apply the policies of the Education Authority’s Vehicle Maintenance Service in respect of maintenance practice and standards to ensure these are fully implemented and that maximum benefit is obtained in optimising equipment availability and reducing total maintenance costs.

Apply in a logical and progressive manner the appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine the cause of reported malfunctions in vehicles, components or systems, including also any recommendations for improvements or modifications designed to enhance safety or reliability.

Supervise and instruct semi-skilled staff, apprentices and such other staff as may be employed.

Attend any training courses on vehicles or equipment that may be deemed necessary.

Use safe working practices and procedures at all times on all necessary occasions including the wearing of protective clothing/equipment and the maintenance of a tidy personal  in the introduction of management information systems.

Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the job and comply with:
The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
Codes of Practice.

Achieve vehicle availability targets in accordance with agreed levels.

Bus driving duties as required by the needs of the service.

Undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the mechanic’s experience and ability that may reasonably be required by the Foreperson.

Performance Criteria Co-operate with the agreed Scheme for the Provision of Maximum Flexibility among Motor Trade Employees in Transport Depots.

Complete work within specified standard working hour’s targets.

Complete work consistently to a high standard.

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