Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an evolving team, maintaining and repairing vehicles across our sites within the South West, providing a 7 day Fleet & equipment maintenance service to keep our vehicles in excellent condition and on the road. The role of the Vehicle Technician for South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work as part of a friendly, professional team in a workshop-based environment, ensuring that vehicle and equipment maintenance is carried out to very high 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 various support roles.
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Technician able to carry out maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles and equipment?
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 of 10,000 square miles 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. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. 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, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair vehicles and equipment across a range of fleets.
* Work across South Western Ambulance Service sites providing a 7-day fleet & equipment maintenance service.
* Ensure vehicle and equipment maintenance is carried out to very high standards.
* Contribute to opportunities for career development within the Fleet and Equipment team or wider Trust in patient-facing and support roles.
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
* Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
* Staff networks
* Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
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