Vehicle Technician

About this role

The Vehicle Technician will service, inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles assigned to UNSOH in accordance with manufacturer standards and established workshop procedures. The role supports fleet availability, operational readiness, and continuity of transport services. The position is in-person with an expected duration of six months.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair vehicles in accordance with vehicle manufacturer standards, maintenance schedules and established workshop procedures.
• Carry out vehicle inspections, including seasonal and preventive maintenance inspections, and identify defects requiring corrective action.
• Assist in identifying, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, electrical and electronic faults using appropriate diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on vehicle electrical, air-conditioning, suspension, braking, air and hydraulic systems.
• Identify required spare parts and provide relevant technical information to support parts planning and workshop requirements.
• Prepare accurate records and reports documenting servicing, inspections, repairs, parts used and vehicle maintenance status.
• Conduct road tests and quality-control checks after repairs to verify that vehicles are safe and fit for service.
• Assist in monitoring the quality of body, electrical and mechanical repair work completed by external service contractors.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to less experienced mechanics, as required.
• Report maintenance programme progress, repair status, outstanding defects and related issues to the Workshop Supervisor or designated supervisor.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational certificate/diploma as a motor vehicle technician or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience

Languages

• French (required, UN Level II)
• Creole (required, UN Level II)
• English (desirable)

Key skills