Overview
Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer - Nursling
South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for Fleet Engineers to join our team at our workshop facility in Nursling maintaining vehicles on behalf of South Central Ambulance Service. This is an exciting time to join our team and to be an integral part of ensuring ambulances are available to support patients. The workshop is open 7 days a week with shifts covering the working hours on a rotation basis. We have hours available from 15 hours to full time 37.5 hours.
Main duties
* Carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.
* Attend the scenes of breakdowns for repairs when required, ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
* Prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.
* Maintain records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
* Observe health and safety guidelines and report hazards or accidents immediately.
* Follow security procedures and attend training courses related to maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
* Make decisions on vehicle repairs in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
* Participate in the Duty Mechanic standby rota system.
* Participate in all income generation and work relevant to the Fleet maintenance operation.
About Us
South Central Fleet Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust responsible for the delivery and maintenance of vehicles to the trust.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary circa £39,150 pa
* Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (based on full-time hours)
* Band 6
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Details
* Date posted: 08 September 2025
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
* Location: Nursling Fleet Workshop, Oriana Way, Nursling, Southampton SO16 0YU
Qualifications
* City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft studies parts 1, 2 & 3 or Motor Vehicle Technicians qualification or BTEC equivalents.
* Full Driving Licence
Knowledge
* Relevant workshop experience involving all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
Skills
* Organised and Methodical
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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