Vehicle Mechanic at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

Main 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:

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).

Essential Competences

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

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)