Brigade Mechanic

This is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Brigade Mechanic with Kildare County Council.

1. Education, Training and Experience

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post:

• Have a good standard of general education to enable the duties of the post to be performed to the satisfaction of the local authority;
• Be a qualified Heavy Vehicle Mechanic/Construction Plant Fitter and have served a recognised apprenticeship and obtained a minimum QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificateor equivalent. Candidates must supply documentary evidence in support of this to the satisfaction of the Local Authority;
• Have a minimum 5 years post apprenticeship experience working in a recognised garage, with experience of service and repair of commercial/construction vehicles including diagnostics and electrical systems, overhaul of petrol and diesel engines, pumps and compressor etc. as well as welding and fabrication capabilities.
• Hold a full unendorsed current driving licence in respect of Category C vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence;
• Have satisfactory knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Please supply copies of any certificates, diplomas or degrees you may have with the application form. Please note that Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Driving Licence

Applicants must at the date of application hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class C vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below), free from any endorsements within two years of appointment.If not already held, the successful candidate will also be required to achieve a category BE licence (car & trailer) within their probationary period.

The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. During normal working hours, the successful candidate will have access to a fire service vehicle. As soon as possible after the commencement of employment, the successful candidate will be required to undertake and pass the current RSA assessed and approved certificate in Emergency Services Driving Standard to ESDS level 1 Category B and C.

The ideal candidate should have the following essential skills: -

• Have good working knowledge of carrying out repair and maintenance and roadworthiness test preparation of HGV fuel engine vehicles.
• Have experience and knowledge of vehicle electrics/electronics/diagnostics, instrumentation, pneumatics and hydraulics systems.
• Have experience and knowledge of the repair, maintenance and preparation of Heavy Goods Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles for roadworthiness tests.
• Hold a current full clean driving licence in respect of category C vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving License. (see also further information relating to driving licence requirements, elsewhere in this document)
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of the importance of health & safety legislation and requirements.
• Have capacity to engage with others to deliver successful outcomes.
• Have good communication skills, record keeping skills and be capable of writing clear and concise reports

It would be desirable for each candidate to: -

• Have experience in the use of computers.
• Have sufficient knowledge and experience to exercise initiative and good judgement.
• Have the ability to use technology.
• Be highly motivated and flexible.
• Ability to plan and manage workloads.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Evidence of good house keeping
• Maintain record keeping of all inspections, repairs and servicing.