Mechanical Technician, Syria Response

Subject to Funding

The starting salary package for this position is £50,736 GBP / approx. $70,802 USD including all allowances

About the Syria Response programme:

MAG has been responding to the Syria crisis since 2013 working to support the development from conflict by finding and destroying the explosive remnants of war, so that communities can raise their families and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from fear of death or injury.

About the role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing mechanical assets with associated spares within MAG’s Syria Response projects as required.  They will also be required to develop maintenance schedules in keeping with MAG’s operational requirements and ensure/oversee their implementation. The Mechanical Technician will also assist in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating the appropriate training programmes for the use of mechanical assets, including day to day training and monitoring of national staff in conducting repair and maintenance of machinery.

About you:

You will have experience in operating, maintaining and repairing multiple mechanical assets across different locations within a developing country, preferably within the Humanitarian Mine Action sector. Experience of working in a fast paced environment with the ability to coordinate and prioritise in order to meet deadlines. You will need fluent English language skills and be able to work in a challenging and politically sensitive environment.

Benefits:

MAG staff are rewarded with generous benefits:

• • Salary: The starting salary package for this position is £50,736 per annum including all allowances and this increases with service.
• • Accommodation: MAG will provide accommodation in-country.
• • Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. You'll have a minimum of six weeks out of the programme per year.
• • Flights: MAG provides three international flights home per year.
• • Insurance: All international staff are automatically covered by MAG's comprehensive insurance package including: Personal accident and medical expenses insurance; Death by natural causes insurance and access to 24-hour medical assistance including evacuation and repatriation.

Please see the candidate information sheet in the application pack for further details on these benefits.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks, please click here. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available through the link below.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information about this opportunity, as well as the application form, please download the candidate information pack, below:

MAG – Mechanical Technician - Application Pack

Please return the Application form to humanresources@maginternational.org by the closing date of 27 August 2021. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.