Job summary
Vacancy Site: Exeter
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Technician able to carry out maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles and equipment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an evolving team, maintaining and repairing vehicles criticalto ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to treat our patients when they most need us. We are seeking to grow and further develop our services and are therefore looking for individuals to work across our sites within the South West providing a 7 x day Fleet & equipment maintenance service keeping our vehicles in an excellent condition and on the road.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Vehicle Technician for South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work as part of friendly professional team working in a workshop based environment ensuring thatvehicle and equipment maintenance is carried out to very high standards It is 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 a variety of support roles.
About us
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 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.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
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 and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
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
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HND in Mechanical/ electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Recognised Motor Vehicle Indentured Apprenticeship or training scheme
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1,2 & 3. or Motor Vehicle Technicians Parts 1,2 & 3 or BTEC equivalent
- Current clean driving license minimum C1.
Desirable
- Qualified to C1E+D1E driving license.
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within a vehicle /electronic / mechanical / engineering field
- Proficient experience of using diagnostic equipment to fault find within a medical device and equipment capacity
- Previous experience of using a variety of complex tools and equipment to carry out technical / engineering repairs
Desirable
- Has significant experience of servicing, repairing of medical equipment
- Has previous experience of diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment in a supervisory / management capacity
- Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012
- Is able to demonstrate, previous experience of fault finding /diagnosis within an NHS or Ambulance Service environment
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- HND in Mechanical/ electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Recognised Motor Vehicle Indentured Apprenticeship or training scheme
- Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1,2 & 3. or Motor Vehicle Technicians Parts 1,2 & 3 or BTEC equivalent
- Current clean driving license minimum C1.
Desirable
- Qualified to C1E+D1E driving license.
Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential
- Has significant experience of fault finding / diagnosis within a vehicle /electronic / mechanical / engineering field
- Proficient experience of using diagnostic equipment to fault find within a medical device and equipment capacity
- Previous experience of using a variety of complex tools and equipment to carry out technical / engineering repairs
Desirable
- Has significant experience of servicing, repairing of medical equipment
- Has previous experience of diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment in a supervisory / management capacity
- Knowledge and experience of the use and operation of a quality management system such as ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2012
- Is able to demonstrate, previous experience of fault finding /diagnosis within an NHS or Ambulance Service 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).
Additional information
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).
