View Vacancy - Mechanic A2 (05/20 KRT)
Main Purpose of Job
To undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on Embassy vehicles to the highest standard and on time.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out effective level 1 and level 2 repairs on all vehicles to include engine, transmission, and vehicle electric.
- Inspect vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately.
- Inspect vehicle computer and electronic systems to repair, maintain and upgrade.
- Conduct routine maintenance work (replacing fluids, lubricating parts etc.) aiming to vehicle functionality and longevity.
- Repair or replace broken or dysfunctional parts and fix issues.
- Carry out and control a rigid inspection and repair program on all embassy vehicles producing inspection reports and job cards, forecasting vehicle service and inspections using the current vehicle spreadsheet.
- Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist.
- Control and demand all vehicles spare parts required to carry out repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Identify any tools required to carry out tasks including modifying existing tools.
- Report to the Transport Manager on a daily basis, providing technical advice and information on vehicles states.
- Account for all equipment within the workshop store including vehicle spares, tools and special tools and test equipment.
- Account for all POL (Petroleum, Oils and Lubes) within the vehicle store.
- File appropriate documentation on each repair and keep accurate record on any work and issues.
- Maintain equipment and tools in good condition.
Resources Managed (Staff and Expenditure)
Assets: FCDO vehicles equipment.
Spare Parts store.
- At least 5 years’ experience with all kind of soft skin vehicles that includes Japanese, Korean and UK made cars.
- Proven ability in vehicle electrical systems and fault diagnostics.
- Proven ability in pneumatic and hydraulic systems diagnostics and repair.
- Computer programme knowledge (word and excel) is a must.
- Must be proactive to ensure that the embassy vehicles operate in a safe, reliable manner.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with armoured vehicles
The British Embassy is located in the heart of Khartoum and offers a modern and healthy work environment, with a competitive remuneration package, including on-site access to leisure facilities. The Embassy is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system, generous Health Insurance Scheme, good development opportunities, an excellent organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. We treat people with respect and equality and have a zero tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, bullying or harassment.
- Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
- The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
- Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Khartoum are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Sudan.
- All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
- The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to; Obtain the relevant permit; Pay the fees for the permit; Make arrangements to relocate; Meet the costs to relocation
- Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
- Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
- British Embassy will only contact successful candidates, if you do not hear from us please consider your application unsuccessful
This opportunity is closed to applications.