Job Summary
East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Stevenage workshop.
Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following 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
Main duties of the job
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.
Responsible for diagnosing 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.
Please note we participate in the provision of a 24-hour breakdown service necessitating call out from home on a rota basis occasionally both at night/ weekends with appropriate time off the following day in line with the Working Time Directive.
Person Specification
Driving Experience
Essential
- Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car.
- Consideration will be given to those without C1/D1 who demonstrate high levels of other suitable experience
Qualifications
Essential
- IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent.
Desirable
- Affiliation to IRTE or IMI.
- IMI Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Training or equivalent.
- IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence Auto Electrician or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- The post holder will have extensive, specialist knowledge and experience of safety practices and techniques in motor vehicle repair.
- Proficiency in the use of diagnostic equipment and software, demonstrating the ability to interpret diagnostic data and make informed repair decisions.
- Effective use of IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working as a vehicle technician, 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.
- Hands-on experience in current methodologies of mechanical maintenance.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a busy NHS maintenance environment.
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: 22 April 2025
