Mechanical Fitter

**Job Overview**:

- Mite are seeking an experienced HGV Vehicle Mechanic to join their small Military Transport Maintenance Section (MTMS) on Ascension Island.

**Main Duties**
- The Motor Transport Maintenance Section (MTMS) Fitter is responsible and accountable to the MTMS Section Supervisor for safe, effective and efficient delivery of contracted maintenance, repair and inspection services of the military vehicles and specialist plant and equipment within the MTMS area of responsibilities.
- The MTMS Fitter is to work collaboratively and provide technical support to the military Mandatory Equipment Inspector (MEI) Inspector by ensuring all vehicles; plant and equipment be prepared for inspection. Subsequent defects are to be rectified in a timely manner. Report immediately to the Supervisor instances of non-serviceability of the mission critical fleet.
- Administration in everyday duties including but not limited to data management on JAMES, vehicle maintenance, servicing, repair, workshop housekeeping, tool, equipment control, fleet management.
- Perform diagnosis of faults and conduct repairs on all vehicles including specialist aircraft support equipment, in an efficient and timely manner as required.
- Ensure adherence to the Quality Assurance process as in accordance with the company order book and procedures laid down in military publications.
- Use online technical publications to support and maintain the fleet serviceability at all times including creating demands for spares and replacement parts from such documents and associated publications.
- Liaison with civilian suppliers, supply section to obtain quotes for spares not available through service sources.
- The role also includes the following secondary duties:

- Stand in for the MT Supervisor during periods of absence.
- Provide support to the General engineering section as required.
- Undertake driving duties in support of airfield operations.
- Together with the MTMS, MT Supervisor and QSHE Team participate in a Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental culture ensuring a robust and meaningful programme of safety awareness delivered consistently across the MTMS activities promoting a zero tolerance to unsafe behaviour. In particular, the implementation of the internal assurance regime, TBT, work place inspections, inductions and other QSHE related activities.
- Work with the QSHE Team to ensure the Mitie protocols are incorporated as applicable into MTMS activities.
- Wear the appropriate PPE and work in accordance with the company order book, risk assessments and method statements that are to be regularly reviewed.
- Ensuring that personnel are only employed on work appropriate to their training, qualification and experience. Working closely with the Supervisor identify training and resources necessary for them to perform their allotted tasks safely and efficiently.
- Manage, maintain and issues reports via the JAMES Fleet Management System meeting BFSAI requirements whilst keeping the Supervisor informed of performance and related issues.
- Use specialist equipment, i.e. laptops, i.e. (MANcats), special tools, workshop tools.
- Carrying out, recording and reporting progress on scheduled maintenance, fault rectification, Modifications, SI and STI.
- Work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations and vehicle servicing documentation.
- That all scheduled maintenance activities are conducted and completed within the prescribed servicing periodicity.
- Comply with Tool Control procedures.
- Maintenance of good husbandry within both workshop and office areas ensuring all waste especially hazardous are disposed of in accordance with waste management procedures.
- Maintain accurate Miscrit data providing weekly updates and reports to the Supervisor as required.
- Work with other air head section personnel in particular MT OPS, GES and Supply to optimise delivery, support and the performance of the workforce by utilising personnel, material and facilities to maximise fulfilment of contractual obligations within budgetary provision.
- Maintain a good working relationship with BFSAI MEI inspectors supporting LMTC, MEI inspections, third-party audits and other related activity.
- Ensure all equipment and tooling is calibrated and maintained in a serviceable state.
- Identify and foster sound working relationships with MoD SME, Support agencies, key client and stakeholder personnel, understand their requirements and share the knowledge with other heads of departments.

**What we are looking for**:

- Suitable practical knowledge and competence of military vehicle maintenance, repair and operation of HGV class vehicles, coaches and specialist air support plant/vehicles.
- A good understanding of vehicle hydraulic and electrical systems; able to use diagnostic equipment to remedy faults and issues.
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively; in particular with colleagues and senior managers.
- Excellent management skills incl