(1) Assistant Mechanical Inspectors are mainly deployed on inspection, operation and maintenance and repair of mechanical plant and equipment including motor vehicles in a wide range of Government utilities and workshops; design, procurement, project management and technical consultancy services; law enforcement, regulatory services and advisory services; and supervision of junior staff. (2) Successful candidates may be posted to other departments and may be required: (a) to work irregular hours/in remote area/in harsh condition; (b) to perform shift duty/stand-by duty/on-call duty/emergency duty; (c) to wear uniform/protective clothing; (d) to carry pager/mobile phone; (e) to work with computer; and (f) to perform any other duties as specified from time to time. Successful candidates may also be required to perform self-drive duty (training will be provided where necessary) on a voluntary basis.

Candidates should have (a) a Diploma or Higher Certificate in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical institute/technical college, or equivalent; (b)(i) two years’ relevant practical training and not less than three years’ relevant post-qualification experience; or (ii) completed an approved apprenticeship plus at least three years’ relevant post-qualification experience; and (c) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent (See Note 1). Preference will be given to candidates who (i) have relevant experience and statutory qualification (if appropriate) in operation and maintenance of steam boilers and pressure vessels, hydraulic/pneumatic plant, flushing/sewage water pumping system, diesel engine and mobile plant equipment, lift appliances/ lifting gears and general mechanical and vehicle engineering systems; and (ii) have acquired a recognized safety and health supervisor training.