Job overview We're Hiring! Join our dynamic Fleet & Equipment team today and earn a one–off payment of £1,250! This payment will be paid to you upon successful completion of your 3 month probation period. Your skills are needed to keep our ambulances on the road to ensure our front line crews are ready and able to treat our patients when they need us the most. What better way to use your expertise to an organisation that makes a difference! In return we offer you full training, career opportunities over time, rota shifts that provide rests days on weekdays, enhanced payments for unsocial hours, opportunities for overtime, support channels for your wellbeing, working with a one team supportive approach to make everyday enjoyable. The role is full time with an average working week of 37.5 hours dependent on rota line. The team currently works 7 days per week including all bank holidays, inclusive of festive period. There will be a range of tasks to complete which include the following: · Servicing · Fault diagnosis and repair · Electrical/Electronic fault diagnosis and repair · Equipment testing · Maintenance and repair Have a look at our video which will give a deeper insight into the role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_v2uYJbDI This position is based at Bristol Workshop and has a starting salary of £31,049 per annum. This vacancy attracts unsocial and overtime rates under NHS Agenda for Change. For more information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/unsocial-hours-payments Advert The role of the Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) for South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work as part of friendly professional team working in a Fleet Workshop based environment ensuring that our vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest of standards. It also provides opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or within the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles. You’ll undertake service, maintenance and repair activities on motor vehicles and equipment to the highest of standard while carrying out all work completely and effectively whilst adhering to the Trust's and manufacturer’s scheduled times. You’ll effectively record details of diagnosis, work completed, and components utilised in line with the Trust's and manufacturer's standards. You’ll help keep work areas clean and tidy, organised, and safe from hazards to the Trust's health and safety policy. You’ll be able to work independently and as part of the team when required. You’ll also be aware of the importance and implication of maintaining high levels of the Trust's satisfaction and work levels to ensure they are met at all times. You will always work towards the Trust's Values – One Team, Compassionate, Innovative. Working for our organisation Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development. Benefits Competitive NHS salary A standard working week of 37.5 hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working Generous Pension Scheme Career and salary progression Car leasing scheme Free parking across Trust sites Staff networks Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification. Right to work/Certificate of sponsorship This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa