TG1 Mechanical Engineering Technician

Mechanical Engineering Technician 

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Mechanical Engineering Technician (TG1 Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract, with possibility of extension.

·      Pay Rate - £12.59 per/hr

·      Location – DfI, Strangford Ferry

·      Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

·      Hours – 37 hours per week

Responsibilities will include: 

·      Carrying out work during periods of breakdown or repair, working with contractors, reporting and recording activities to the Ferry Technical Supervisor.

·      Liaising with Ferry Crew as delegated by the Technical Supervisor on on-going maintenance and repairs.

·      Carrying out checks daily of all machinery, safety equipment and ship systems as delegated and updating a log to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all vessels. A list of the main vessel mechanical and electronic systems.

·     Oiling and greasing on a regular basis as delegated.

·     Monitoring ship electronic alarm systems for main engines, propulsion units, generators, and auxiliary equipment and safety systems as delegated

·     Recording of all work done on vessels.

·     Maintaining workshop portable and fixed machinery, safety equipment and other    equipment as delegated to ensure safe and efficient workshop operations.

·     Undertaking first line diagnostics and repairs to Variable Message Signs as delegated.

·      Carrying out related duties as required by Technical Supervisor.

·      Assisting with on-scene activities during execution of Oil Spill Response Plan.

·      Assist the on-scene supervisor as necessary in relation to the Ferry Service   Contingency Plan for Marine Pollution.

Essential Experience/Qualifications

·      Must hold a Mechanical qualification and have 6 months experience working on large engines.

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected].  

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.