Mechanic – Motor vehicle at G4S

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the mechanic will specialize in diagnosis, servicing, repairing of motor vehicles and conduct routine maintenance checks, carry out unit overhauls and electrical repairs on the motor vehicles. In addition, build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements; Inspect machines, engines, transmissions and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles and assist senior/ lead mechanics complete major repairs
• Perform minor, medium and major mechanical services and repairs; undertake welding and minor body work
• Service vehicles according to an established preventive maintenance schedule; rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels
• Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed
• Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers
• Perform preventive maintenance; including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules
• Undertake unit overhauls for engines, gearboxes, differentials, steering box, brake boosters and electrical and electronic systems troubleshooting
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are hazardous to the supervisor
• Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service
• Advise on any preventative maintenance that may be required on the motor vehicles to avoid any future breakdown and downtime; maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance

Ideal candidate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Technical Grade Test
• Proven experience as Mechanic with excellent knowledge of engines, machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
• Aptitude in using various hand tools and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints/ schematics
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Effective communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Good physical strength and stamina.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience and above in a high traffic Workshop.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge in engines, machinery, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate level
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate level (Advance level are advantageous)
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Basic level
• Google suite of products

Behavioral Skills – Support

• Understanding the organizational environment
• Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
• Dealing with changing circumstances
• Supporting and working with others
• Delivering objectives
• Dealing with complexity
• Acting professionally
• Deliver great customer service

Sharing and co-operating

• Behavioural Skills – Management
• Awareness of the marketing environment
• Delivering performance
• Working with complexity
• Managing professionally
• Customer thinking
• Collaborating and Co-operating