Fitter / Mechanics - Public Sector - Craigavon
About the role:
- £16.89 per hour
- 2 positions available
- Location: Central Services Depot, Craigavon (however the postholder may be required to work at other locations throughout the Borough)
- Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (can be flexible)
- Duration: Fixed term contract for 6 months, may be extended
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 10th June 2026
Duties:
- Repair and maintenance of light and heavy goods vehicles, plant and machinery includingfault diagnosis.
- Attend off-site breakdowns and effect necessary repairs to render vehicle roadworthy or recover to Depot.
- Carry out new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspections and Routine Vehicle Safety Inspections. Commission new plant and equipment and maintain fleet records.
- Carry out planned maintenance works on all fleet vehicles in accordance with annual programme. Plan required maintenance operations and parts requirements etc to ensure efficient and effective servicing to minimise downtime for all fleet vehicles.
- Identify, research, compile, deliver and evaluate relevant training courses to Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council employees, Agency and Casual staff, on vehicle, plant and equipment related issues to Freight Transport Association and ‘O’ License
requirements.
- Lead, Supervise and implement projects commensurate with the post as and when required, taking responsibility for results, completion dates etc.
Criteria:
- City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Motor Vehicle/HGV Studies or equivalent.
*Applicants must list course title,date, grades and level attained.
- Minimum of three years’ post apprenticeship experience in motor vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of electrical diagnostics systems;
• Proficient in the application of Health and Safety Systems;
• Reading and following Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work;
• Team leadership;
• Creative;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to use own initiative
- Full current Category B Driving Licence (valid in UK)
- 37 hours per week, worked between Monday to Sunday 6.30am-4.15pm. Please see sample rota below.
• The post holder may also be required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays to meet the needs of the service.
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 Gillian on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.