Vehicle Mechanic

Ready to advance your engineering career in a dynamic, structured environment? British Army in Nanyuki are seeking a motivated, qualified Vehicle Mechanic to join their Workshop Department. If you meet the essential qualifications in automotive engineering and possess the required competencies, don’t delay— APPLY NOW.

Department: Workshop Department

Grade: BATUK Grade 8

Full/Part Time: FULL TIME 40 Hrs per week.

Location: Nyati Barracks Workshop, BATUK MAIN.

Reporting To: Heavy/Light Line Foreman/Charge Hand, Heavy/Light Line Production Sergeant

Main duties

Generic description of duties:

• Conduct maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on equipment in accordance with procedures and standards as stated in Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP’s) and or manufacturers repair manuals.
• Comply with technical instructions in addition to any policy procedures laid down in AESPs.
• Comply with engineering hygiene standards ensuring that all tools on charge are serviceable and accounted for.
• Comply with processes laid down in the Unit Equipment Care Directive (UECD) and Engineering Management System (EMS).
• Comply with workshop procedures, Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath (COSHH) and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Identify opportunities for my personal and professional development.
• Use of technical equipment, specialist tools and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Drive and operate equipment whilst under repair, maintenance and inspection.
• Raise any issues from your section to the Line Foreman/Charge Hand or Production SNCO.
• Raise any issues/concerns in the workshop to the Chain of Command (CoC) at the earliest opportunity and remember to staff up the chain where possible.

Secondary Duties:

• Deploy forward to EXCON to provide maintenance of the BATUK white fleet and Real-Life Support of green fleet during exercise.
• Monitoring resources held at the workplace and informing the chain of command of any abuse or malpractice.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with trade/grade as directed by the LEC supervisors and military line mangers.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

a.    Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum grade 3 Automotive Engineering Certificate from an approved Technical Institute.
• KSCE at Grade D or above
• Demonstrate good understanding of English language (written and verbal).
• Demonstrate good understanding of Kiswahili (written and verbal).
• Current and valid Class C Kenyan driving licence (car license).

b.    Essential Competences

• Working together
• Communicating and influencing
• Planning and managing resources to deliver results.

c.    Desirable:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Training Requirements:

• BATUK Wksp Workplace Induction Package (WIP)
• Be capable of passing the BATUK Matrix Test (a requirement for BATUK drivers)

Other provisions:

May be required to work overtime? Yes

May be required to work shifts? Yes

May be required to drive? Yes

May be required to work unsocial hours? Yes

May require working with children/VA? No

May be required to work away from duty location? Yes