Vehicle Mechanic

The Vehicle Mechanic maintains and repairs the ship’s vehicles. They are also responsible for the  maintenance and repair of the ship’s fork lifts, generators, and compressors.

• Primary responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of ship’s vehicles, fork lifts, and power equipment (i.e. Programs and Hospital Dept. generators and compressors)

• Regularly inspect vehicles for safety and general condition and repair the vehicles as needed

• Schedule routine maintenance with Transport and Maintenance Manager

• Advise Transport & Maintenance Manager and Reception of vehicle non-availability and coordinate necessary replacement

• Ensure safety of vehicles being used.

• Ensure that repairs are made as quickly as possible with minimum disruption of vehicle use

• Record all parts used and repairs made to vehicles and provide to Transport & Maintenance Manager

• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare parts is available at all times

• Maintain inventory of tools and spare parts and update regularly

• Ensure that routine and anticipated parts needs are ordered in advance

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program for commitments longer than 12 months

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

• Formal qualifications in the automotive repair field, preferred for Land Rovers or Toyota maintenance

• Basic computer skills including operation of Microsoft Excel and Word preferred

• Ability to speak and understand English effectively