483876
£30,105 - £30,105 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP
Administrative Officer
Permanent
FC - Forestry England
Engineering
Flexible working, Full-time
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Santon Downham, Brandon About the job
What youll do
As a Mechanical Engineering Field Service Engineer (Mobile Mechanic), you will deliver an efficient, value for money service that supports Forestry England in achieving its operational objectives. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles and specialist forestry equipment, ensuring the fleet is professionally and cost‑effectively managed to maximise availability and reliability.
The role will involve carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs, welding and fabrication, and recovery work at operational worksites and other locations as required. Equipment maintained will typically include chainsaws, trailers, quad bikes, agricultural machinery such as tractors and associated attachments, as well as cars, vans, and 4x4 vehicles.
This is a workshop based role but includes a mobile role requiring a proactive and flexible approach to supporting frontline operations.
The post reports to the Mechanical Engineering Chargehand / Service Delivery Administrator.
Please refer to the full job description for further details on the role requirements and candidate criteria.
Where youll work
This role is based from our Santon Downham Workshop situated in the East district, Thetford Forest just outside of Brandon. This workshop covers Forestry England's East, South and West districts so traveling will be expected at times, including infrequent overnight stays. Overtime payments and expenses rates will be offered to cover travel periods.
East England Forest District, covers an area of 35,000 hectares from North Norfolk to Brighton; including Thetford Forest and the outlying beats of Sandlings, Kent, East Sussex, Chilterns and Thames Chase Community Forest. The District has a varied landholding including the largest lowland pine forest in England at Thetford, community woodland on the outskirts of London at Thames Chase, and a range of mixed woodland, many of which are on sites of Ancient Woodland.
Key responsibilities \& accountabilities
Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment
work as a team to successfully deliver high standards of service delivery for the maintenance and repair of assets across your geographical areas of responsibility
ensure that all maintenance, whether preventative or otherwise, inspections, servicing, and statutory checks (Such as PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, MOTs, Fuel Bowser, Plant, Trailers, AVs, etc) are completed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and internal FC policy
ensure regular communication is provided to charge hand / service delivery administrator on the status of equipment throughout the repair or maintenance process
ensure all assets are assessed for lifespan at each scheduled maintenance event and advise line management should repairs exceed financial expectation
ensure that records of all and any maintenance event, whether scheduled or otherwise, are recorded within the asset management software
ensure all workshop equipment safety check processes are completed
assess and carry out all assigned tasks, identifying the most appropriate method of effecting a repair/maintenance whilst considering cost, downtime and ensuring the safety of all
Financial
identify any parts required and present as much information as possible to charge hand / admin to order if above delegated authority
comply with delegated authority limits for any purchases, escalating those which may be required
highlight to charge hand / admin any instances where parts quotations may exceed financial expectation for further discussion and authorisatio
goods receive any parts ordered on receipt of parts
assist in managing parts, consumable and lubrication stocks of assigned workshop vehicle
Communication
maintain effective communications across your team, colleagues and suppliers through regular and routine discussions, toolbox talks and scheduled reviews
ensure end users are kept fully informed of the status of assets under repair via chargehand / admin
seek honest feedback on your own performance and act on that feedback
attend training and maintain CPD to comply with business and personal requirements
create and champion an inclusive working environment where people feel valued, safe to challenge and where contribution and success is recognised
Health and Safety
complete short job risk assessments when they identify additional risks to a job specific risk assessment
keep records for audit / review purposes
utilise the COSHH database wherever required
attend weekly toolbox talks with your team on matters such as health \& safety and regulatory compliance
ensure the effective safe working and encourage across the department
ensure that your workspaces are regularly cleaned and are accessible, inclusive and maintain a positive approach to hygiene and welfare standards
Business Sustainability
assist your team to successfully deliver business objectives/ outcomes/ targets in accordance with PPG 35 waste
identify areas where a reduction of waste could be achieved, and in cases where this is not feasible, recycling of packaging is effective
encourage an inclusive environment where people feel valued, and where new innovations are openly suggested for future improvements
And any other tasks reasonably requested by your line manager.
Skills, knowledge \& experience
Essential professional and technical experience
demonstratable experience working in a customer and technical engineering focused environment
experience of carrying out maintenance and repair on a wide range of different vehicles, machines and equipment
experience and knowledge of applying health and safety considerations
good communication skills
Desirable professional and technical experience
knowledge and use of fleet management software, including asset records
experience in working as part of a wider team across multiple geographical areas
a high level of technical expertise on repair, maintenance and diagnostics of mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems found on heavy plant machinery and agricultural equipment
experience in vehicle diagnostics and air conditioning
diagnostic knowledge for mechanical engineering assets (VME) using husqvarna, snap-on and other tools
knowledge of electric vehicles
wielding (arc and MiG) and fabrication skills
knowledge of risk assessments and COSHH
Qualifications
Essential
full UK driving license category B (enables you to drive a manual vehicle up to 3,500kg in the uk)
mechanical engineering based qualifications, for example:
City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Engineering (3905), Plant/Agricultural NVQ Maintenance Level 2, or equivalent.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of £30,105, Forestry Commission contributes £8,721 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides . * Learning and development tailored to your role * An environment with flexible working options * A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity * A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Things you need to know
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Further information on nationality requirements
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