* Contract- Permanent Full time 37.5 hours/week
* Band 5 - £31,049 - £37,796per annum
* Location- Medway
We have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Maintenance Technician at our Medway workshop.
All tools, uniform, PPE and training provided.
Pension & sick leave benefits.
You will be a part of a friendly team working on a rota basis supporting operations. The ideal candidates will need to be flexible and able to work on weekends and bank holidays. There will be an additional unsocial payment for unsocial hours worked. Our workshops are open 7 days a week from 6am - 8pm.
Main duties of the job
To service, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialist ambulance equipment to emergency use standards, using the requisite skills and expertise in line with current Health and Safety legislation. The post holder will be able to work without close supervision to the highest standards to achieve acceptable levels of quality on vehicles specifically and distinctly designed for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Working on a large fleet of Mercedes, Fiat Ducato, Land Rover, Skoda, DAF and Iveco vehicles used by the Ambulance Trust, you will carry out all types of work on our ambulances and service vehicles. If successful, you will be given main dealer training.
The successful candidates will have sound experience in vehicle maintenance, fault diagnosis and have experience of applying company policies in respect of safety and maintenance practice and standards.
About us
* A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
* Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
* Access to occupational health and counselling services.
* Back up buddy App
* Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Job responsibilities
A member of a small team carrying out both planned and unplanned work, preventative maintenance and repairs at all level of fleet of over 700 core fleet of ambulances, SRVs, 4x4s plus a variety of support vehicles from a diverse range of manufacturers. Working shifts on a 37.50 hour working week.
To examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition,roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including testing anduse of diagnostic techniques. Regularly communicate technical information with line managers,colleagues, other SECAmb staff by phone and e-mail. To arrange appointments and prepare vehicles for Ministry Testing at Class IV and VII as per the Ministry of Transport testers manual
To service, maintain, adjust or repair vehicles, equipment or any component using the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in asafe and efficient manner, within the manufacturer and core ICME repair times including:o Electrical worko Weldingo Fabricationo Hydraulicso Air-conditioningo Heaters
Technical skill in diagnosing faults using state of the art computer diagnostic tools i.e. Mercedes Star and the correct reading ofdiagnostic fault codes. To interpret and implement service data and statutory maintenance standard to ensure all work is to a standard to support emergencyservice work. To recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additionaldamage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation. To apply SECAmb policies in respect of safety, maintenance practice and standards, to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained interms of vehicle availability and minimising maintenance costs. To account for all parts and equipment used by means of booking out on the fleet software package To order and receive parts from external suppliers. To complete all required SECAmb documentation and other documentation as required in a legible manner. To supervise and instruct, where required, apprentices, semi-skilled staff, and to attend any training courses as required by SECAmb.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
* Maths and English at GCSE or Functional Skill Level
* Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
* Must have driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
* (C1 driving licence)
Experience
* Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
* To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment e.g. Tech 1, Tech 2 and Star Diagnostic.
* Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard Service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.
* Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery
* Working on ambulance type vehicles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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