Job summary
West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.
Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@wmas.nhs.uk if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.
The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Apprentice Fleet Mechanic to join our well established teams at our Worcester Workshop on a 3.5 year contract. Successful applicants will complete a Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician - Light Vehicle (Level 3 qualification) more details can be found in the supporting information link
Applicants must have experience of working / participating within a team along with working in a vehicle maintenance environment as well as having a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths & English (or equivalent)
If you are currently undertaking your GCSEs and are predicted the required grades for this post, please submit an application - please note, however, successful applicants will not be offered until confirmation of GCSE results are received.
About us
We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.
We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To achieve Apprenticeship Standard- Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Attend all of the training sessions for the programme as necessary
Undertake any other required development work
To maintain a professional and effective working relationship with colleagues, operational staff and customers.
To apply competencies learned at college back in the workplace under appropriate supervision
To comply with safe working practices.
To receive visitors to the department in a professional, friendly manner while actively maintaining the security of the area.
To communicate effectively in a clear concise and professional manner.
To act as an ambassador for the department and promote services.
To undertake statutory training as required in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.
In conjunction with other colleagues, ensure that security in the work environment is maintained, by locking doors and windows; challenging unknown persons who enter the working area and by wearing the Trust's identity badge at all times whilst at work.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by senior staff.
The Trust aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its staff, service users and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential at all time for apprentices to carry out their duties in a courteous, confidential and sympathetic manger.
All duties and responsibilities must be undertaken, at all times, in compliance with the Trust's Policies and Procedures.
This is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities; it is subject to change in line with developments within the Division/Trust and may be amended at any time to meet the, needs of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
To achieve Apprenticeship Standard- Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
Attend all of the training sessions for the programme as necessary
Undertake any other required development work
To maintain a professional and effective working relationship with colleagues, operational staff and customers.
To apply competencies learned at college back in the workplace under appropriate supervision
To comply with safe working practices.
To receive visitors to the department in a professional, friendly manner while actively maintaining the security of the area.
To communicate effectively in a clear concise and professional manner.
To act as an ambassador for the department and promote services.
To undertake statutory training as required in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.
In conjunction with other colleagues, ensure that security in the work environment is maintained, by locking doors and windows; challenging unknown persons who enter the working area and by wearing the Trust's identity badge at all times whilst at work.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by senior staff.
The Trust aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its staff, service users and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential at all time for apprentices to carry out their duties in a courteous, confidential and sympathetic manger.
All duties and responsibilities must be undertaken, at all times, in compliance with the Trust's Policies and Procedures.
This is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities; it is subject to change in line with developments within the Division/Trust and may be amended at any time to meet the, needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above including Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working/participating within a team
- Experience of working in a vehicle maintenance environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good understanding of vehicles in general
- A desire/interest to work in the vehicle maintenance field
- Commitment to self-development and achievement of apprenticeship
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above including Maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working/participating within a team
- Experience of working in a vehicle maintenance environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good understanding of vehicles in general
- A desire/interest to work in the vehicle maintenance field
- Commitment to self-development and achievement of apprenticeship
