Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Mechanic - Ballymena
Are you a mechanic looking a move into the Public Sector? Apply today to express interest in this role!
NI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK
About the role:
- £13.91 per hour
- Monday to Thursday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm & Friday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm
- Holidays: 35 days pro rata
- Duration: Temporary, ongoing
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is by 19th June 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Your focus will be to inspect, service and repair a diverse range of light commercial vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Examine and inspect the condition, road worthiness and safety of any vehicle or equipment, applying correct inspection techniques, reporting the findings and making recommendations to workshop supervisor.
- Service, repair and prepare vehicles for PSV/MOT in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner, to job times laid down by management.
- Conduct routine repairs and major services on a broad range of grounds maintenance equipment.
- Apply appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine the cause(s) of defects in vehicles, plant, components and systems, including use of diagnostic computer.
- Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
Criteria:
- Candidates must be a time served mechanic with 3 of the last 5 years spent in a similar working environment carrying out similar duties.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Full driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
- As part of the reference checking and vetting process for this position you will be requested to undertake a Basic AccessNI Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.