Overview
East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Peterborough Workshop. Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST).
Benefits
* Generous NHS Pension Scheme – with opportunity to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension scheme within first 12 months.
* 37.5 hour working week with overtime payable at an enhanced rate for any pre-approved hours above this.
* Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service) + 8 days bank holiday equivalent.
* Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations.
* Paid sick leave (based upon length of service).
* Staff uniform including relevant PPE for task.
* Training and development opportunities with opportunities for career progression in Workshops or perhaps other career areas within EEAST.
* Free on-site parking.
* Access to generous discount schemes across wide range of services, eating out, shopping, holidays etc via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card.
* 24hr Employee Assistance Program: Occupational Health services including mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services.
The role is to ensure that all motor vehicle repairs, pre-planned maintenance repairs and vehicle servicing, are completed within an accurate time scale and in a cost-efficient manner on vehicles where appropriate training has been provided.
To provide a safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair service within MOT standards for all vehicles and maintained by East of England Ambulance Service.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults in vehicles and decide on the extent of the work required, making informed decisions as to the repair or replacement of faulty units.
* Suitable candidates will have C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting which will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to the individual remaining with the organisation for a period of two years.
* Be part of a 24-hour breakdown service on a rota basis occasionally, including nights/weekends with time off in lieu in line with the Working Time Directive.
* Contribute to a safe, effective maintenance service for a diverse region across EEAST’s area.
Additional Information
* You\'ll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with accessibility to London and the North Sea coast nearby.
* EEAST provides 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent and non-emergency medical treatment and transport across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
* We encourage applications from diverse communities and welcome flexible working requests.
* Pre-employment checks are required; if full checks cannot be achieved, an offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
* Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
* Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement, indicating how you meet each criterion in the Person Specification.
* Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. CVs are not accepted.
Note: This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.
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