Cork County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Machinery Foreperson Mechanic may be filled.
The initial position to be filled will be based at Machinery Yard, Victoria Cross, Cork.
Fleet Overview
The Fleet Management Unit, FMU, is tasked with the provision, management and maintenance of the local authority fleet, consisting of circa 700 vehicles, for the service delivery of local authority operations, by its direct labour force, within its various program groups, such as Roads, Environment, Housing & Library services. The FMU section is tasked with ensuring that this fleet is maintained in accordance with Commercial Vehicle Registration Testing (CVRT) legislation and to Road Safety Authority and RSA standards, whilst also ensuring that FMU staff operate in accordance with Safety Management Systems (SMS), so as to comply with Health and Safety Authority (HSA) standards, whilst also operating the fleet service in an efficient and sustainable manner.
The fleet comprises of Small Vans, Large Vans, 4x4s, Pick-Ups, Velocity Patchers, Tipper Trucks, Tar Sprayers, Mobile Library Vehicles, Suction Sweepers, Graders, Salters, Dumpers, Loaders, Ride-on Lawnmowers, EVs and Miscellaneous Items.
There are three Machinery Yards in Cork County Council based in Mallow, Victoria Cross and Skibbereen.
The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Fleet Manager,
Plant/Stores Superintendent or other officer designated by the Director of Services or
the Chief Executive.
The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to
him/her from time to time.
1. To supervise the Council's machinery maintenance staff, to ensure the efficient and effective use of staff, workshop facilities and equipment.
2.To ensure that repair and maintenance work carried out on the Council’s plant and equipment is up to the required standard and ensure service and repair targets are met.
3. To ensure that all plant is subject to regular maintenance and service schedules are maintained for each fleet item.
4. To undertake the full range of duties of a multi skilled Mechanic maintaining/ repairing all types of vehicles and plant, including welding, electrical work, body work, paint spraying etc and attend breakdowns on site when required.
5.To report to the Plant/Stores Superintendent, or such other office of the Council as may be nominated from time to time, all cases of abuse or misuse of the Council's property, as observed by him/her.
6. To co-operate with the Plant/Stores Superintendent or such other officials of the Council as may be nominated from time to time, in maintaining sufficient stocks or spare parts and materials to maintain the fleet.
7. Compliance with Cork County Council Procurement policies and procedures.
8. Compliance with Cork County Council health and safety requirements and procedures. Responsible for the provision of a safe working environment for all employees and the general public, on all work assigned to him/her.
9.The foreperson will act for the Plant/Stores Superintendent if and when required.
10.To carry out any inspections and to submit reports when requested on matters of a technical nature.
10.To advise on best methods of repair and determine repair times and costs in consultation with the Plant/Store Superintendent.
11.To carry out any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Human Resource Management Directorate
Cork County Council
County Library Building
Carrigrohane Road, Cork
T12 K335