Foreman Craft (Mechanic)

The Position

Limerick City and County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for Foreman Craft – Mechanic may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel. The Foreman - Mechanic will be responsible for the planning and organising of work in relation to the Council’s Fleet. This will require of the successful candidate to ensure that tasks assigned are completed on time and to specification. They will be responsible for leading and supervising staff under their control, for liaising with Fleet Management and Supervisory staff within Limerick City and County Council. They will be responsible for carrying out tasks assigned to the position.

The duties shall be such and may include clerical/administrative duties as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by Limerick City and County Council. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other Local Authority. The duties of the post include but are not limited to the following:

• Any duties allotted to them by the Council through its Fleet Management Supervisory staff, relative to the inspection, repair, servicing and maintenance of the Council’s fleet, including heavy goods vehicles

• Management and supervision of all assigned staff and workshops

• Checking and certifying time sheets for garage staff

• Keep and furnish such records and reports relating to their duties as directed by the Council’s Fleet Management/Supervisory staff

• The person appointed will be required to drive vehicles of Category B and C in the course of their duties

• The holder of the post must make themselves available for emergency call-outs as required

• The successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, including computers, electronic equipment, video, or other monitoring or signalling equipment, and other new technology, which may be introduced in the future

• Attend all relevant training courses. This will include training courses in the technology area and courses relating to personal training and development

• Ensuring that arrangements are in place to comply with the Road Safety Authority, commercial vehicle roadworthiness, vehicle maintenance and repair regulations as well as statutory requirements including road tax, vehicle insurance, and driving licences

• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety systems

• Co-operate and participate in any future restructuring within the local authority service, subject to local consultation

• Undertake such functions of an inspection and/or enforcement nature as are necessary to enable local authorities to discharge their functions within their area of responsibility

• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

The Foreman must have the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety

• Knowledge of Computer Systems including MS Word, Excel, etc.

• Management knowledge of maintenance planning and administration

• Knowledge of mechanics and machinery maintenance

• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools

• Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and applicable legislation regarding same

• Strong Team Leadership and Management skills

• Strong Tenant Communication Skills

• Excellent Contract Management skills with analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Good literacy skills including the ability to read manuals, effective verbal and listening communications

a) Have attained such a standard of education as would enable the candidate to carry out efficiently the duties of the position b) Hold a QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in Motor Mechanics c) Have experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical vehicles, in particular heavy goods vehicles d) Have a good knowledge of the services provided by Limerick City and County Council e) Have an ability to work within a team and the ability to motivate and encourage team members to achieve maximum performance f) Be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping works records g) Have adequate experience in the control and supervision of contractors and direct labour workforce staff h) Possess good communication and customer awareness skills i) Have good ICT Skills and have a natural aptitude for the use of ICT equipment j) Have a good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Road Safety and RSA Guidelines and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace k) Candidates must be a holder of a full driving licence, Category “B” and Category “C” licence, free from endorsements

Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications; overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have/are:

• Self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and ability to use judgement in a workplace environment

• Capacity to contribute to and work well in a team

• Sufficient knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety requirements

• Flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties can involve working outside of normal hours, evening and weekend work as required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• People management skills

• Leadership skills and experience

• Report writing skills

• Sound judgement

• Ability to use technology

• Ability to plan and manage workloads

• Problem-solving skills

• General operative and related skills

• Entry point based on relevant circulars

• New hires after 1 Jan 2011 enter at minimum point (€1,013.68 per week)