JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Apprentice Mechanic
Reports to: Senior Foreperson
Allowances: Tool Allowance, Local College Course Fees for Level 2/3 Apprenticeship in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Heavy Vehicle)
*Should the employee leave employment the liability for the course fee will pass to the employee. The EA will seek to recover paid course fees on a pro rata basis from the date employment ceases. No refund policy exists, should the employee withdraw from the course, fees are still payable in full.
Job Purpose
Train to become a Vehicle Technician / Mechanic and work towards your Level 2 & 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Apprenticeship NI. Learn with experienced professional EA Mechanics at one of our dedicated vehicle workshops that collectively maintains fleet of over 1000 vehicles. Develop your skills in the service and repair of EA school buses, LGV and all types of motor vehicles and EA equipment to full PSV or MOT standard in a safe and efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop skills, knowledge and experience working alongside EA Vehicle Mechanics with the service, maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment or components utilising the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner within the standard man-hours targets defined by the Fleet Locality Manager or vehicle/equipment manufacturer.
2. Apply logic to develop skill using diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical measuring equipment to investigate vehicle faults and identifying their underlying causes
3. Under supervision, carry out routine safety inspections and routine mechanical and electrical servicing, including removing, repairing, or replacing components to the correct specification
4. Assist with the recovery of broken down or immobilised vehicles and equipment, utilising proper techniques to minimise the risk of additional damage or danger to the public
5. When required, manufacture simple component parts, using hand tools or other machinery provided.
6. Wash and steam hose vehicles to the required standard.
7. Keep external Workshop areas clean and tidy ensuring standards of safety and appearance are maintained.
8. When required issue fuels/oils and assist in stores according to agreed procedures and complete all necessary records.
9. Apply the policies of the Education Authority Fleet 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.
10. Attend any training courses on vehicles or equipment that may be deemed necessary.
11. 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 appearance.
12. Co-operate in the introduction of management information systems.
13. 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 and Codes of Practice.
14. Achieve vehicle availability targets in accordance with agreed manning levels.
15. Undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the Apprentice Mechanic experience and ability that may reasonably be required by the Foreperson.
16. Willingness to attend other EA Vehicle Maintenance Depots subject to training or operational needs. Performance Criteria
17. Willingness to learn with attention to detail.
18. Complete work within specified standard working hours targets.
19. Assist with the recovery of vehicles and equipment without danger to the public and with the risk of causing additional damage.
20. Be well versed in application of vehicle legislation and the Education Authority Fleet Service policies and procedures.
21. Communicate skills and knowledge effectively to all staff.
Reporting
22. Time keeping and compliance with the working week arrangement as defined by the Service Manager in accordance with the needs of the service.
23. Utilisation of the Time Recording System in an accurate manner and in accordance with the procedures laid down by the Foreman/Chargehand.
24. Completion of documents and records as decided by the Fleet Locality Manager including a Job costing system.