At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain vehicles and plant equipment to keep our fleet running smoothly.
- Company: Join the Department for Infrastructure, a key player in public service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic workshops across Northern Ireland with a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by ensuring our roads are safe and well-maintained.
- Qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle/Construction Plant Maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 30458 - 31097 £ per year.
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is now recruiting for Vehicle & Plant Fitters to join their team.
Location: Workshops in Omagh, Coleraine, Ballymena, Craigavon, Armagh
Salary: £30,458 - £31,097 per annum
Role Summary
In this role, you will ensure that the fleet and plant utilised by the Department is fit for purpose and correctly serviced, as this is essential to the delivery of our key internally contracted functions, including the gritting of our road network.
Key Duties:
- Service, maintenance and repair of vehicles, plant and equipment, including minor electrical repair and operation of stand-alone vehicle/plant diagnostic systems
- Completion of details on job card and service checklist as required
- Recording of parts and materials used from stock as per procedures
- Keep work area and general workshop area clean and tidy to ensure that Health & Safety standards are adhered to
- Ensure that tools and equipment are maintained and used or operated in the correct manner in accordance with Health & Safety regulations
- Operate workshop computer system to produce job cards or look up data (training will be provided as required)
- Voluntary standby and callout duties which may be offered including winter and summer maintenance duties
- Operate Imprest stock stores systems
- Driving Departmental vehicles and plant
Essential Criteria
- Time-served apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle/Construction Plant Maintenance and Repair
- At least an NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle/Construction Plant Maintenance and Repair or equivalent
- A full current driving licence which enables the applicant to drive in Northern Ireland and access to a form of transport
Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated. Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made. You will be required to provide documentary evidence of your qualifications at interview so please ensure you have these readily available.
For more information and to apply, please click in the apply button below. The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12pm.
Vehicle & Plant Fitters employer: NICS - Department For Infrastructure
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee safety and professional development. With competitive salaries and opportunities for growth within the workshops located in Omagh, Coleraine, Ballymena, Craigavon, and Armagh, employees can take pride in contributing to essential services that keep our roads safe and operational. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your skills and commitment to public service.
Contact Details:
NICS - Department For Infrastructure Recruitment Team
