BATUK Hiring Vehicle Mechanic

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Main duties

• Conduct maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on equipment in accordance with procedures and standards as stated in Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP’s) and or manufacturers repair manuals.
• Comply with technical instructions in addition to any policy procedures laid down in AESPs.
• Comply with engineering hygiene standards ensuring that all tools on charge are serviceable and accounted for.
• Comply with processes laid down in the Unit Equipment Care Directive (UECD) and Engineering Management System (EMS).
• Comply with workshop procedures, Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath (COSHH) and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Identify opportunities for my personal and professional development.
• Use of technical equipment, specialist tools and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Drive and operate equipment whilst under repair, maintenance and inspection.
• Raise any issues from your section to the Line Foreman/Charge Hand or Production SNCO.
• Raise any issues/concerns in the workshop to the Chain of Command (CoC) at the earliest opportunity and remember to staff up the chain where possible.

Secondary Duties:

• Deploy forward to EXCON to provide maintenance of the BATUK white fleet and Real-Life Support of green fleet during exercise.
• Monitoring resources held at the workplace and informing the chain of command of any abuse or malpractice.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with trade/grade as directed by the LEC supervisors and military line mangers.

Competences/qualifications/experience:

a.    Essential Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum grade 3 Automotive Engineering Certificate from an approved Technical Institute.
• KSCE at Grade D or above
• Demonstrate good understanding of English language (written and verbal).
• Demonstrate good understanding of Kiswahili (written and verbal).
• Current and valid Class C Kenyan driving licence (car license).

b.    Essential Competences

• Working together
• Communicating and influencing
• Planning and managing resources to deliver results.

c.    Desirable:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment.                           

Training Requirements:

• BATUK Wksp Workplace Induction Package (WIP)
• Be capable of passing the BATUK Matrix Test (a requirement for BATUK drivers)

Other provisions:

a.	May be required to work overtime:	Yes
b.	May be required to work shifts:	Yes
c.	May be required to drive:	Yes
d.	May be required to work unsocial hours:	Yes
e.	May require working with children/VA:	No
f.	May be required to work away from duty location:	Yes

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Application Process

1. The candidates will be tested against 3 competences as well as the testing of technical (job related) knowledge. 

The 3 competences to be tested are:

• Working Together – Lead competence
• Communicating and Influencing
• Planning and managing resources to deliver results

Candidate responses to each competence and technical (job related)-question will be evaluated against the following rating scale:

1	2	3	4	5	6	7
NotDemonstrated	MinimalDemonstration	ModerateDemonstration	AcceptableDemonstration	GoodDemonstration	StrongDemonstration	OutstandingDemonstration
No positiveevidence and/or substantialnegativeevidencedemonstrated	Limitedpositiveevidence and/or mainlynegativeevidencedemonstrated	Moderatepositiveevidencebut somenegativeevidencedemonstrated	Adequatepositiveevidence andany negativeevidencewouldnot causeconcern	Substantialpositiveevidence ofthe behaviour	Substantialpositiveevidence;includes someevidence ofexceedingexpectationsat this level	The evidenceprovidedwhollyexceedsexpectationat this level

Application Submission

1. If you meet the above criteria, kindly click on Apply Now! and fill in the details.
2. Ensure you fill the PSB Survey – Vehicle Mechanic on the Next Page. Applications without the survey will be REJECTED!
3. All applications should be submitted by 1600hrs 16th December 2025

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