Transport Assistant (Technician), 2 positions

The Transport Assistant (Technician) will report to the Transport Officer. As part of the Logistics and Transport Division, the Transport Assistant (Technician) will contribute to the efficient and effective accomplishment of the assigned tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Transport Assistant (Technician) will be required, in accordance with the EUAM Ukraine Mandate, Code of Conduct and the General Service Conditions for Locally Contracted Staff Employed by EUAM Ukraine, Serving in Ukraine, to perform the following tasks:

• Follow up on service routines for vehicles, weekly checks and corresponding reports;
• Perform failure diagnostics and minor repairs on vehicles using existing tools and equipment;
• Conduct constant vehicle inspections (technical check-up, body inspection, equipment, documentation etc.) to keep vehicle fleet in safe operating condition;
• Perform duty trips regularly to the Mission Field Offices to ensure their vehicle fleet roadworthiness (technical check-up, minor repairs, equipping etc.);
• Implement preventive approach with regards to the vehicle maintenance in order to anticipate breakdowns;
• Perform the confirmation that vehicle fleet is operational;
• Inform about the required external services to vehicles and co-ordination with the workshop(s);
• Produce reports concerning vehicle damages and vehicles recovery;
• Assist the Fleet Maintenance Officer in preparation the insurance claims and vehicle repairs. 
• Participate in the transport management system which incorporates controls of mileage, fuel consumption, damages to the vehicles, road accidents and insurance coverage;
• Assist in coordination and supervision of storage, allocation and distribution, consumption and assessment of future needs as concerns fuel, vehicles and related equipment;
• Conduct the physical inventory of the vehicle consumables/accessories/equipment;
• Ensure proper recording of the installed vehicle spare parts/equipment/consumables;
• Participate in the training activities related to the area of responsibility;
• Observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Allocate appropriate amount of time for completing work; 
• Ensure that files and documentation related to assigned duties are maintained;
• Ensure accuracy and comprehensive policies and guidelines to the vehicles and transportation aspects;
• Handle information with confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager.

Qualifications and experience

Eligibility criteria: 

• Enjoy full civil rights and not to have criminal records;
• Citizenship of Ukraine and/or holding permanent resident and work permits according to Ukrainian laws;
• Successful completion of the Secondary Education attested by a Certificate;
• After having fulfilled the education requirements, at least five (5) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience, in roles with practical responsibilities similar to the functions of this post, in the private and/or public sector;
• Valid driving license category B, including clean driving history.

Essential criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Solid mechanical skills on vehicles;
• Solid knowledge on vehicle repairs methods, failure diagnostics, servicing;
• Strong driving skills (incl. winter driving, parking, towing, highway driving);
• Professional knowledge on tools and equipment for vehicle repairs (multi-meter, battery booster/charger, vehicle scanner, polishing machine, special wrenches etc.);
• Fluency in Ukrainian, both oral and written;
• Working knowledge of English;
• Good communication skills of English and Ukrainian;
• Computer skills, knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional advantageous assets:

• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;  
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect of diversity;
• First Level University degree in Engineering;
• Valid driving license categories C1, C, D;
• Professional experience of working at a workshop. 

Personality assets:

• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members; 
• Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight deadlines;
• Ability to focus on priorities, evaluate procedures and processes required to have the tasks completed;
• Ability to deliver work on time and up to the standards described by the SOPs, Guidelines, Instructions etc., even under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with respect to diversity;
• Commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to detail, solid work ethics, willingness to work flexible working hours and still deal helpfully and courteously with all contacts.

to apply - https://www.euam-ukraine.eu/our-mission/vacancies/