Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Thanet

Job description

Job responsibilities

A member of a small team carrying out both planned and unplanned work, preventative maintenance and repairs at all level of fleet of over 700 core fleet of ambulances, SRVs, 4x4s plus a variety of support vehicles from a diverse range of manufacturers. Working shifts on a 37.50 hour working week.

To examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition,roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including testing anduse of diagnostic techniques. Regularly communicate technical information with line managers,colleagues, other SECAmb staff by phone and e-mail. To arrange appointments and prepare vehicles for Ministry Testing at Class IV and VII as per the Ministry of Transport testers manual

To service, maintain, adjust or repair vehicles, equipment or any component using the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in asafe and efficient manner, within the manufacturer and core ICME repair times including:o Electrical worko Weldingo Fabricationo Hydraulicso Air-conditioningo Heaters

Technical skill in diagnosing faults using state of the art computer diagnostic tools i.e. Mercedes Star and the correct reading ofdiagnostic fault codes. To interpret and implement service data and statutory maintenance standard to ensure all work is to a standard to support emergencyservice work. To recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additionaldamage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation. To apply SECAmb policies in respect of safety, maintenance practice and standards, to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained interms of vehicle availability and minimising maintenance costs. To account for all parts and equipment used by means of booking out on the fleet software package To order and receive parts from external suppliers. To complete all required SECAmb documentation and other documentation as required in a legible manner. To supervise and instruct, where required, apprentices, semi-skilled staff, and to attend any training courses as required by SECAmb.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Maths and English at GCSE or Functional Skill Level
• Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
• Must have driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points

Desirable

• (C1 driving licence)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
• To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment e.g. Tech 1, Tech 2 and Star Diagnostic.
• Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard Service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.

Desirable

• Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery
• Working on ambulance type vehicles

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Thanet Make Ready Centre

Haine Road, Ramsgate

Ramsgate

CT125AA

Employer's website

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)