Bus/ heavy Vehicle- Technician, Diagnostic

1. Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for diagnostic and general vehicle maintenance and routine repairs on the bus fleet, ensuring that all work is carried out in line with the agreed process and to a high standard, and that safety is observed at all times.

2. Key Accountabilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts; Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine extent of repair required.
• Service vehicles in accordance with Company and vehicle manufacturing specifications and to Company and Statutory standards.
• Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to perform equipment repair, inspection and preventive maintenance.
• Performs other related work as required
• Responsibility for materials and equipment within assigned delegated authority level

3. Experience Knowledge & Qualification Required

• Secondary and further level education with either academic or vocational qualifications and relevant technical and management experience in an electrical engineering discipline
• Excellent understanding of the road passenger transport sector, including all relevant legal and external regulations and requirements for the operation of passenger carrying vehicles
• Flexible approach to working hours – able to attend out-of-hours where required to meet service delivery and vehicle audits, and to be able to respond quickly to any “on-call” requirements
• Assertive and diplomatic
• Excellent people and communication skills with ability to deal with people and problems effectively and with ease
• Self-starter
• Analytical mind
• Driven and determined
• Energetic and motivated

4. Other specific requirements

• Applicant must have fluency and competence in English and Arabic languages to a good standard.
• Transfer knowledge, experience, and skills to equip colleagues, particularly direct reports, with appropriate technical, operational, and managerial skills as part of our approach to succession planning and Bahrainization

5 Health & Safety Responsibility

• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff who report to you
• Implement company safety policy within your area of control
• Conduct Visible Felt Leadership Tours within your area of responsibility
• To champion, comply with and lead on health and safety instructions and directives, embedding and living a culture of safety awareness and accident avoidance in all elements of the operation - from staff, to passenger, vehicles, workplaces and processes
• To use the appropriate safety equipment properly
• To wear Personal Protective Equipment where applicable and report any loss
• To refrain from the wilful misuse or interference with anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare
• To refrain from any action that might endanger themselves, other employees, customers or members of the public
• To ensure that all necessary safety precautions are taken and, if they are in a management or supervisory position ensure that instructions are provided
• To report immediately any accidents, incidents or near misses to your line manager as soon as possible and always within 24 hours. This should include both personal injury and vehicle damage
• To attendant cooperate in any investigation following an incident as required. Knowledge of the need for training to enable effective accident investigation essential
• To cooperate with your employer in attending and actively participating in any health and safety related training courses as required
•  To report immediately any hazard, faulty equipment or health and safety concern to your line manager and ensure action is taken to make the hazard safe e.g., fencing them off, using signs etc.
• To be aware of your personal security and the security of your vehicle or place of work
• Comply with all company policies including the Safety and Environmental policy statements; and in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and company policy, adhere to the Drugs and Alcohol Policy
• To be aware of the fire and emergency arrangements for my location and each location visited
• To set an example by carrying out my duties in a safe manner and ensuring that I do not put myself or others at risk
• To undertake safety tours
• To undertake risk assessments
• To undertake audits. Knowledge of the need for training to enable effective accident investigation essential
• Your specific safety responsibilities are set out below
• You are responsible for attending safety meetings
• You must comply with the Health and Safety Policy
• You must comply with the safety management programme
• You must ensure that safety policies are communicated to you
• You must ensure that you attend and/or receive safety briefing
• Safety training - you must attend the following training courses;