Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Maintenance Technician at our Chertsey workshop.
Responsibilities
* 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
* Working on a large fleet of Mercedes Sprinter & Vito, Fiat Ducato, 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.
* Examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition, roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including testing and use 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 recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additional damage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation.
Qualifications and experience
* 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.
Additional information
Please refer to the Job description attached for more details on the role.
Salary range noted on the vacancy is in line with Agenda for Change (AFC) pay scales. All successful applicants would be placed automatically at the bottom of the banding, unless proven relevant NHS or equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
Following revision of national legislation relating to vaccination, some policies apply for patient-facing roles. Details will be provided in the conditional offer.
Please note that all positions include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post. The level of check will be outlined in the conditional offer letter.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions. If shortlisted, you will be sent a self-declaration form to complete prior to interview. For queries relating to declarations, contact the Recruitment Advisor listed on the vacancy.
The Trust is committed to equality and inclusion and offers family-friendly, inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements, staff networks and support services. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.
Further information for candidates: when completing the application, use your name as it appears on your passport and include contact details for referees. The Trust prohibits employing anyone under 18 years old. Some roles require travel between sites and you may need suitable car insurance.
For alternative application formats (large print or braille), contact [email protected] with the vacancy reference number.
We will contact shortlisted applicants only. If you have not heard within 10 working days of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted for this occasion. Follow our recruitment on social media or LinkedIn for updates. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Benefits
* NHS Pension Scheme
* A minimum 27 days' holiday per year, increasing after 5 years' service
* Personal and professional development opportunities
* Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
* Access to occupational health and counselling services
* Award-winning wellbeing hub
* Back up buddy App
* Access to NHS discounts
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