Job Summary
A new position has been created for an Auto Electrician with the EEAST Fleet department.
As an Auto Electrician within our NHS Ambulance Service Garage, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in our fleet of ambulances and emergency response vehicles.
Your role will be crucial in ensuring the reliability and functionality of critical electrical components, supporting the operational readiness of our vehicles for emergency medical response services.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities of the Role
- Blue Light Systems: carry out full installation of Blue Light Systems in response cars. Attend required training for programming, fault finding and running repairs. Carry out full decommission and removal of Blue Light Systems from response cars at end of their service.
- Radio Communications: carry out full installation of radio communications in the full range of Trust vehicles. Attend all relevant training courses and certification. Carry out full decommission and removal of Radio Communications from Trust vehicles at end of their service.
- MDVS Systems: carry out full installation of MDVS Systems in the full range of Trust vehicles. Attend all relevant training courses and certification. Carry out full decommission and removal of the MDVS from Trust vehicles at end of their service.
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and components in ambulance and emergency response vehicles, including lighting, sirens, communication equipment, and auxiliary power systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent/relevant experience.
- Knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent.
- Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive, specialist knowledge and experience of safety practices and techniques in Auto Electrical Repair.
- Proficiency in the use of diagnostic equipment and software, demonstrating the ability to interpret wiring diagrams/diagnostic data and make informed repair decisions.
- Effective use of IT skills.
Desirable
- Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and components in automotive vehicles, with a focus on ambulances and emergency response vehicles.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as an Auto Electrician, with a focus on diagnosing and repairing a diverse range of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Previous experience in a business vehicle maintenance environment.
- Extensive experience in vehicle mechanical engineering.
EEATS Values
Essential
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values (Care, Teamwork, Quality, Respect, Honesty)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 02 January 2025
