Job Description

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT

Nectar Sierra Leone Bulk Terminal (NSBT) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill the below position.

Job Title
Mechanic
Reporting to
Mechanical Coordinator

Location
  Freetown, Sierra Leone 
Direct reports
0

1. Job Summary:

Execution of all day to day preventative and breakdown maintenance activities and also responsible for carrying out all maintenance activities involving cargo handling equipment, bobcats, JCB’s, forklifts, vehicles and auxiliary equipment.

2. Job Responsibilities:

• • Coordinate closely with all members of the Technical and Operational Team to ensure that operation and maintenance activities of the equipment are planned in coordination.
  • Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on the equipment in accordance with specific maintenance schedules and manuals.
  • Carry out equipment inspections as per the manuals recommended frequency and action activities following the inspections.
  • Perform breakdown repairs where necessary and ensure that quality of work is in accordance with company standards
  • Observe and make recommendations to the Technical Manager on any maintenance related issues and potential problems.
  • Ensure full compliance with PPE and safety measures established in the terminal by the technical team.

• Maintain housekeeping standard across the terminal.
• Assist with investigating any accidents & incidents and implement actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Provide technical personnel assigned to you with guidance where necessary regarding safe and appropriate use of equipment and tools and correct methods of use of these items.
• Contribute to periodic risk assessment audits to identify high risk areas and activities then apply appropriate controls to limit the risk.
• Take part and contribute to regular safety workshops and ensure that the environmental impact of any maintenance activities carried out within the terminal are minimized.
• Ensure proper treatment of any waste products within environmentally acceptable methods in line with best industry practice.

3. Qualifications & Experience; 
   1. High school certificate, Specific technical or vocational training certification
   2. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
   3. Practical experience in carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance activities in an industrial environment
   4. Safety training certification is an added advantage
   5. Driving license for heavy vehicles (added advantage)

4. Knowledge, Skills & Attributes; 
   1. Good communication skills; both oral and written,
   2. Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance systems preferably for rolling stock and cargo handling equipment.
   3. Knowledge of industry safety practices and Safety Management
   4. In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.
   5. Basic computer knowledge (desirable)
   6. Ability to stand, crouch, and occasionally lift heavy equipment.

5. How to apply

Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to HR@nsbt.world not later than Wednesday 9^th March 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR MECHANIC POSITION and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.

Or;

Interested candidates can also apply by physically delivering their CV + Cover Letter to the NSBT HR Office not later than Wednesday 9^th March 2022 at 4pm. The envelope should be sealed and marked APPLICATION FOR MECHANIC POSITION. Applicants should ensure that they register their application and sign against their name before leaving the HR Office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview immediately.

 

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