Fleet Technician

BSNI are working with Belfast City Council to recruit a Fleet Technician. This role is temporary.

Job title
Fleet Technician – Manual Labour
Employment type
Temporary
Number of people required
1
Target start date
19 Oct 2026
Target end date
27 Dec 2026
Duration
12 Weeks

Hours per week
37

Rate
PAYE: £17.18 per hour

Job location
Duncrue Industrial Estate, 31-51 Duncrue Road, Belfast, BT3 9BP, United Kingdom

Main purpose of job

To be responsible to the Team Leader and other appropriate officers for the undertaking of the appropriate preparation and repair of the council�s fleet of vehicles and mobile plant as directed within the Fleet Management Unit, either individually or as part of a team.

Summary of responsibilities and personal duties

To carry out as directed, the full range of work normally associated with this trade in relation to the servicing, preparation, maintenance and repair of all heavy goods vehicles (HGV), light goods vehicles (LGV), EV and miscellaneous vehicles, attachments and items of mobile plant.

To prepare vehicles for annual testing and to observe, recognise and report promptly on any vehicle or component defects or symptoms of impending failure.

To provide as required, to all relevant personnel job costing and time recording information using the documentation provided.

To participate in a 24 hour emergency callout service, if so required.

To drive council vehicles as required and to participate in a mobile workshop service in all areas of the city, if so directed.

To interpret, implement and have due regard to technical servicing and repair instructions and manufacturers specifications, where required.

To carry out as directed diagnostic testing on all vehicles and items of mobile plant, using all items of plant, machinery and equipment supplied.

To carry out minor bodywork and painting work on vehicles and mobile plant, as directed.

To participate, as directed, in all quality assurance procedures and initiatives, including the completion and submission of appropriate documentation.

To participate as required in vehicle cleaning and inspection procedures and documentation of same.

To participate in a �triage� system of fault diagnosis, evaluation and repair where required to do so.

To liaise with and provide appropriate information to stores personnel.

To assist in on-the-job coaching and training, for example, new employees, contractors and temporarily assigned apprentices etc.

To undertake such training as may be identified for the maintenance of essential craft skills.

To motivate and manage any staff, that may be assigned, to the post holder to ensure effective service delivery and to be responsible for reviewing and implementing a proper staff training and development programme.

To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure.

To participate as directed in the council�s recruitment and selection procedures.

To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.

To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.

To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.
 

This job description has been written at a time of significant organisational change and it will be subject to review and amendment as the demands of the role and the organisation evolve.  Therefore, the post-holder will be required to be flexible, adaptable, and aware that they may be asked to perform tasks, duties and responsibilities which are not specifically detailed in the job description, but which are commensurate with the role.

Essential criteria

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms:

have a full, current �C� category driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland.
have an NVQ / City and Guilds Level III in Motor Vehicle Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification and
be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year�s relevant experience in each of the following three areas:working in a diverse fleet maintenance and management environment.
carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair of both HGV and LGV vehicles.
maintaining and repairing vehicle attachments and miscellaneous items of mobile plant.
Desirable criteria

In addition to the above qualifications and experience, Belfast City Council reserves the right to shortlist only those candidates who, as at the closing date for receipt of applications:

can demonstrate at least two years� relevant experience in each of the areas outlined above in (i) � (iii).
Special skills and attributes

Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview.

Health and safety knowledge: a good knowledge of health and safety best practice within a workshop setting.

Technical knowledge: A good knowledge of undertaking the appropriate preparation and repair of both HGV and LGV vehicles.

Work planning and organisational skills: The ability to operationally prioritise and schedule work in light of competing demands, and to develop and maintain effective and efficient work management processes.

Initiative and team working skills: The ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team and also using personal initiative as necessary. The ability to encourage the team to focus on outcomes, and review the performance of the team.

Analysis and decision-making skills: The ability to make day-to-day operational decisions about work priorities, which can affect the Fleet Management Unit.

Communication skills: The ability to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and to convey complex information on service issues.

Customer care skills: The ability to deal with both internal and external customers whilst enhancing the reputation of the council.

This role is temporary.

BSNI are an acting recruitment agency.

For further information contact Jessica on [phone removed]