The HALO Trust Iraq
Senior Mechanic مسؤول ميكانك اقدم
- Location
- Basrah, Iraq
- Job type
- Full-time
- Sector
- عام
- Posted
- 10 November 2026
About the role
The
Senior Mechanic is responsible for the serviceability of all vehicles and
machinery in HALO Iraq. They have direct oversight of the other staff mechanics
and occasional HQ drivers to assist them in maintenance and repair work.
As a manager, they are to
lead by example and support other staff in the programme. As a member of HALO
staff they will work closely with others and provide as an example of HALO’s
good working practice, always working hard to ensure the job is done.
At all times all HALO Trust employees
are expected to:
·
Behave and perform duties to a high
standard, always upholding HALO’s good reputation
·
Build and maintain good relations
with the local communities that we work in and work to help
·
Work well with others and always
support our HALO colleagues and respect each other
·
Maintain a professional approach,
always behaving professionally and wearing HALO uniform and PPE.
Qualifications
Technical
diploma or vocational qualification in automotive mechanics, heavy vehicle mechanics,
plant / construction equipment maintenance,
or a closely related field. Equivalent practical
experience may be considered.
• Valid Iraq general driving licence covering
all vehicles
The Senior Mechanic must
have at least 5 years’ experience working on light vehicles and heavy
machinery, including engine repair. The Senior Mechanic must be able to
diagnose and perform most repairs needed on all the vehicles and machinery they
are responsible for. They must also have a firm grasp of parts ordering and
knowledge about where parts can be obtained quickly and cheaply. They must
understand logistics systems and be able to categorize and track items in the
fleet stores.
Responsibilities
The
Senior Mechanic is responsible for service and repair of all vehicles and
machinery. They are the direct line manager for all HALO mechanics and are
responsible for the oversight of all work done on HALO’s fleet and mechanical
equipment.
Mechanical
·
Provide technical expertise and
manual skill in the inspection, servicing, and repair of programme vehicles and
other mechanical equipment.
·
Perform preventative maintenance to
prolong the serviceability of equipment.
·
Conduct regularly scheduled service
checks
·
Ensure all vehicles, mechanical
assets, generators, water pumps and any other mechanical equipment stay up to
date and in good working order
·
Provide ongoing training to mechanics
and drivers regarding the preventative maintenance and routine care of
programme vehicles and mechanical equipment.
·
Accurately record details on service
histories and job sheets.
·
Present monthly briefs to senior
management about work accomplished and ongoing problems.
·
Create monthly workplans to share
with Fleet Officer.
·
Immediately report any damage to any
vehicle or other equipment to the senior management
Logistics and stores
·
Take responsibility for the fleet
workshop. This includes accounting for and organizing all tools, ensuring
workshop cleanliness, and ensuring t