Vehicle Mechanic

Mercy Ships is an international charity that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor through state-of-the-art hospital ships. Since 1978, our volunteer crew—made up of medical professionals and skilled workers from over 60 nations—has delivered free surgeries and medical care to over 2.8 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, transforming lives one patient and one port at a time. Join our global team of over 3,000 volunteers and help us change lives daily.

About this role

The Vehicle Mechanic maintains and repairs the ship’s vehicles. They are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ship’s fork lifts, generators, and compressors.

What you will contribute

• Primary responsibilities include the maintenance and repair of ship’s vehicles, fork lifts, and power equipment (i.e. Programs and Hospital Dept. generators and compressors)

• Regularly inspect vehicles for safety and general condition and repair the vehicles as needed

• Schedule routine maintenance with Transport and Maintenance Manager

• Advise Transport & Maintenance Manager and Reception of vehicle non-availability and coordinate necessary replacement

• Ensure safety of vehicles being used.

• Ensure that repairs are made as quickly as possible with minimum disruption of vehicle use

• Record all parts used and repairs made to vehicles and provide to Transport & Maintenance Manager

• Ensure that an adequate supply of spare parts is available at all times

• Maintain inventory of tools and spare parts and update regularly

• Ensure that routine and anticipated parts needs are ordered in advance

For This Role, You Will Need

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships On Boarding program for commitments longer than 12 months

• High School diploma or General

Education

• Degree (GED) required

• Formal qualifications in the automotive repair field, preferred for Land Rovers or Toyota maintenance

• Basic computer skills including operation of Microsoft Excel and Word preferred

• Ability to speak and understand English effectively

• The experience of a lifetime is calling.

• More than 1,200 volunteers from over 60 nations serve with Mercy Ships each year.

• At Mercy Ships, we are proud to be recognized around the world for the life-changing surgeries and training we deliver. We could not achieve this without our dedicated community of talented volunteers.

• Imagine finishing your shift and stepping onto deck as the sun sets—knowing that today you’ve helped transform the lives of those who need it most. Apply now to start a journey that will reshape the lives of those you serve — and your own.