Job summary
Haydock Regional Logistics Centre
37.5 Hours per Week split over a shift system.Band 2
Salary: £22,383
An opportunity has arisen for a Motor vehicle technician to work as part of the Fleet Maintenance Department for the North West Ambulance Service. This is part of the shift system and is set out on a two shift pattern to cover seven days per week, working within the hours of (7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday and 7:00am to 6:00pm Sat and Sun)
We have one vacancy within the Cheshire and Mersey area and will be based at the Regional Logistics Centre in Haydock.
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in the maintenance of the Trust's fleet of ambulances, operational vehicles and the work is wide and varied alongside the duties of driving.
Driving / ferrying vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes gross weight as required, carrying out roadside recovery and collection on NWAS vehicles.
Collection and drop off of vehicle / garage items for workshops.
Ensuring general upkeep and minor repairs and maintenance of workshop equipment and premises.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dave Southwell, Area Service Manager for Cheshire and Merseyside on 07812 304351
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dave Southwell, Area Service Manager for Cheshire and Merseyside on 07812 304351
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Good standard of education to include three GCSE passes or equivalent in mathematics, English and another subject.
- Driving licence C1 and D1 category.
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Certificate of Professional Competence
Skills and Abilities and personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Trustworthy
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Knowledge of driving legislation.
- Experience of general upkeep duties/housekeeping
- Background working knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Good standard of education to include three GCSE passes or equivalent in mathematics, English and another subject.
- Driving licence C1 and D1 category.
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Certificate of Professional Competence
Skills and Abilities and personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Trustworthy
- Manual dexterity
- Communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Knowledge of driving legislation.
- Experience of general upkeep duties/housekeeping
- Background working knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
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).
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