Mechanical Engineering Technician, Belfast

My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast is currently seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineering Technician

Hours: The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday & 8.30am - 4.30pm on Friday, and full in office working.

The following details the job requirements:

• Hours per week: 36.5hrs PW, M-F
• £19.11 per hour
• Duration of placement: Up to 6 months with possible extension

MAIN PURPOSE

To work as a Mechanical Engineering technician as part of the Fleet Mechanical & Engineering teams within the three regional workshops to ensure service delivery of all specialist operational equipment and vehicles is met at all times. The Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) is responsible for the Inspection, diagnostics, planned maintenance, emergency repair, bodywork, Coach building and modification to all vehicles and equipment within the NIFRS fleet of Vehicles and Operational equipment. The MET will be expected to work across differing trade disciplines in carrying out their role. To participate in the Regional Standby Rota to facilitate an effective support network to ensure operational resilience is maintained out of hours. This involves carrying out the emergency repair of vehicles and equipment and vehicle recovery for operational incidents on a 24/7 basis.

Asset and Services Management

1. Responsible for the repair, maintenance, modification and servicing of all NIFRS emergency response fire vehicles and supporting equipment to standards defined in legislation and best practice. 2. Responsible for diagnosis of faults, carrying out repairs and in depth overhauls on a wide range of specialist vehicles, operational equipment and components. 3. To assist other trades within Fleet & Engineering services and the communication departments, where their skill set is more applicable to affect that repair, including all operational equipment. 4. To participate in the Regional Engineering on call Rota to facilitate an effective support network to ensure operational resilience is maintained out of hours. Whilst on call the MET will be expected to make all repair decisions unsupervised on all aspects of the vehicle and equipment repair. 5. Responsible for carrying out PSV/MOT Inspection to all blue light vehicles to the standard laid down within Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and the UK National Fire Chief Council utilising NIFRS exemption and "signing" the vehicle as safe to be on the road. 6. Responsible for carrying out body repairs and modifications on the specialist firefighting appliance bodywork to include fabrication of stowage parts using specialist engineering tools. Including guillotines, formers, benders and paint sprayers. 7. Responsible for the repairing, maintaining & inspecting all electrical & electronic circuits and/or equipment using the latest computer technology to diagnose faults down to circuit board level. To inspect and repair all 110v and 240v on board electronic systems and carry out electrical conditioning inspection reports and PAT testing on all mains electrical circuits on the fleet. 8. Responsible for carrying out technical welding repairs and the design and fabrication of parts and engineering solutions using MIG, TIG, ARC, gas and specialist plastic welding across a broad range of vehicles and equipment. 9. Responsible for carrying out inspections, repairs and servicing on hydraulic systems and changing high pressure hoses that are time bound on specialist firefighting appliances, platforms and equipment. 10.To carry out repairs in adverse conditions across the region including road side repairs and giving direct support at the scene of operational incidents. Also be prepared to work at heights (up to 42m) whilst repairing specialist Aerial appliances. 11.To carry out emergency puncture repairs, balance wheels and carry out four wheel alignment using appropriate tyre fitting equipment. 12.Responsible for the design and trial of modifications to appliances following accidents/near misses or staff suggestions for improvement, including manufacture of prototypes for sign off.

Experience and Qualifications Essential

1. Possess a certified level 3 trade qualification as depicted in the NQF in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. And Have at least two years' post apprentice experience working in a trade role in their area of expertise which includes heavy vehicle. 2. Must demonstrate experience in plant mechanics and light vehicle repair. 3. Level 3 qualification as depicted in the NQF in vehicle system repair and replacement in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles. 4. Qualified to safely install, maintain and fault find both 240v and 110v electrical systems on vehicles and equipment. 5. Must demonstrate excellent record keeping of computerised repair and inspection data. 6. Competent in the use of IT software and computer systems. 7. Competent in the use of a Management Information System (MIS) for record keeping on repair data. 8. Possess a current UK C Class driving licence. Additional requirements: 1. Applicant must participate in the Regional Engineering on call Rota which involves working antisocial hours including weekends and late nights in order to support emergency response operations. 2. Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in a physically demanding environment while following health and safety working practices. Desirable Criteria: 1. Current UK category B+E licence. 2. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations LOLER certified. 3. Hold relevant welding certificates. 4. Possess a Counter Balance and Reach & Tier forklift truck licence. 5. Experience and knowledge in pumping gear, coachwork, electrics, hydraulics, mechanical.

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.