Mekaniker

Job Title:  Mechanic

Reports to: Supervisor 

Location:  HKIA (NORTH), Afghanistan (secure NATO military base)

• Diagnostic testing, repair and replacing of parts for all vehicles and plant equipment this includes but is not limited to: Cars, heavy goods vehicles, forklift trucks, fire engine support vehicles and quads.
• Find and identify causes of faults (electrical & mechanical), detail spares requirements and undertake replace and repair tasks in a timely manor.
• Carry out routine servicing to all vehicles and equipments. 
• Advice and mentor new members of the department.
• Carry out engine, clutch, and gearbox overhaul.
• Will be on call rotation during silent hours (will require phone and driving privileges) to carry out essential maintenance or recovery of equipment.

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Vehicle Mechanic / Technician;
• Must be able to understand, speak, read and write Turkish and English to NATO SLP 3333 standard.
• Relevant qualifications in Vehicle / Engineering Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Have a working knowledge of light and heavy vehicle, pneumatic and hydraulic brake and clutch systems, pneumatic and hydraulic gear box systems and fuel injection systems.
• Driving licence. Must be able to undertake a test for driving on airfields.

Preferred:

• Experience of working on operations in austere remote sites or in developing nations;
• Qualified to work on vehicle a/c systems.
• Experience of working on fork lift trucks and plant equipment.
• Ability to work methodically and pay close attention to detail; 
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Ability to work on own and as part of a team.