Vehicle Technician

Responsible for inspecting, servicing, and repairing vehicles assigned to UNSOH to ensure fleet availability and operational readiness. Duties include vehicle maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, record keeping, and quality control checks to support safe vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair vehicles in accordance with vehicle manufacturer standards, maintenance schedules and established workshop procedures.
• Carry out vehicle inspections, including seasonal and preventive maintenance inspections, and identify defects requiring corrective action.
• Assist in identifying, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on vehicle electrical, air-conditioning, suspension, braking, air and hydraulic systems, as applicable to assigned vehicles.
• Ensure that relevant safety procedures are followed when repairing vehicles and fitting replacement parts.
• Identify required spare parts and provide relevant technical information to support parts planning and workshop requirements.
• Prepare accurate records and reports documenting servicing, inspections, repairs, parts used and vehicle maintenance status.
• Conduct road tests and quality-control checks after repairs to verify that vehicles are safe and fit for service.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of body, electrical and mechanical repair work completed by external service contractors.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues and relevant personnel on vehicle maintenance and repair matters.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics, as required.
• Assist with vehicle recovery services when assigned and when safe and operationally appropriate.
• Report maintenance programme progress, repair status, outstanding defects and related issues to the Workshop Supervisor or designated supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor or Head of Unit/Section.

Requirements

• A technical or vocational certificate/Diploma as a motor vehicle technician or equivalent is required.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in vehicle servicing, diagnostics, maintenance and repair is required.
• Fluency in French and Creole at UN Level II is required.
• Knowledge of English is desirable.
• Valid National Driving License is required.

Skills

• Vehicle Servicing
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Vehicle Repair
• Fault Diagnosis
• Quality Control Checks
• Records Keeping
• Fleet Management Operations
• Motor Vehicle Technical Certification
• Driving License

Languages

French, Creole, English