Mechanic

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To service and repair of our fleet of outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Crafts

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Report directly to the Vessel Support Manager and ultimately to Group Technical Manager.

KEY WORK AREAS:

· Service outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft

· Repair outboard and inboard diesel and petrol Fast Rescue Craft

· Ensuring all shipboard mechanical operated and maintained in a safe, efficient manner.

· Keeping company approved Planned Maintenance / Purchasing / systems are kept fully up to date

· All material used for the Job is allocated against that Job

· To ensure all appropriate PTW’s, Isolations, Risk Assessments, Method Statements are in accordance with the tasks in hand. Stop The Job must be initiated should any unsafe practices be observed.

· Carry out inflatable & fibre glass repairs to rescue boats when required

· Deliveries to and collections of items from our fleet of vessels in Aberdeen Harbour

· General duties in our Rescue Boat workshop and on board our vessels while in port

· Any other reasonable task requested by your line manager, senior manager or director

· Providing out-of-hours service, as and when required

COMMUNICATIONS:

· Daily contact with colleagues and management at the Rescue Boat Department

· Liaising with customers, clients and crew members on a regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

· Standard Grade pass or equivalent in Maths and English

· Time served Mechanic

· Full driving licence

· Computer literate to a basic standard

PERSONAL QUALITIES/CHARACTERISTICS:

· Keen to learn

· Attention to detail

· Good communication skills both verbal and written

· Flexible attitude towards work and working hours

· Motivated and enthusiastic

· Able to work away from home, as and when required

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and responsibilities and duties may change.