Ascension : Ascension Island Government - VACANCY – MECHANICAL FITTER
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 07.04.2011 (Article Archived on 21.04.2011)

A position of Mechanical Fitter will become available in May this year. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified or experienced person to fill this position.

A position of Mechanical Fitter will become available in May this year. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified or experienced person to fill this position.

The principal duties of the post include:

·         Undertaking maintenance and repairs to all types of road vehicles, plant and marine engines for AIG and its service users.

·         Carrying out the duties of a certified MOT Inspector.

·         Supporting AIG plant operations including operating and maintenance of plant.

·         Carrying out stevedore/tanker and other ship duties as a core function.

·         Attending Road Traffic Accidents as requested by the Police and examining vehicles involved in accidents and preparing reports for the same.

The successful candidate must:

• Have or be working towards NVQ Level 3 Mechanics or has been certified competent by experience from working as a mechanic on all types of vehicles for a minimum period of five years.


• Have a sound practical knowledge of mechanical diesel & petrol engines.


• Have a sound knowledge of vehicle faultfinding and up to date knowledge of vehicle diagnostic testing.


• Be familiar with Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Manual Metal Arc (MMA) and gas welding.


• Be flexible to meet the needs of the Organisation.


• Having a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the Work Place, in particular a mechanical workshop.


• Hold a clean valid drivers licence for classes of vehicles A to J4.

A competitive salary will be paid. The successful candidate will also receive: an appropriate Ascension allowance, rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity on completion of 2 year contract, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances.

Further information about the post is available from the Marine, Plant & Transport Team Leader on telephone number (+247) 6220 or email stuart.harris@ascension.gov.ac . Application forms and a copy of the Job Description are available from the Administrator’s Office by telephoning (+247) 7000 ext 131 or emailing nicola.dillon@ascension.gov.ac.

Completed forms should be sent to the Human Resources Adviser on fax number +247 6152 or by email to alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac by no later than Wednesday 20 April 2011.

Alan H Nicholls

Human Resources Adviser

Administration Office

Georgetown

Ascension Island

4 April 2011