Job summary
Location: Pallion, Sunderland.
Salary: £26,551- £34,159 plus unsocial hour payment (21%).
Full time permanent position. 37.5 per week.
Do you want the opportunity to make a difference every day?
We have an opportunity that will appeal to someone who wants
to work in an exciting workshop supporting the delivery of external contracts
for North East Ambulance Unified Solutions (NEASUS)
NEASUS employs approximately 70+ staff across our Sunderland
vehicle, Equipment and Hygiene workshops and our workshop at the Blaydon site.
Ideally, you will have experience of maintaining and
repairing complex vehicles incorporating tail lifts, electrics, carnation
systems, using computer diagnostic systems and have experience with
hybrid/electric fleet vehicles.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate must maintain
a high standard and focus on safety and quality and have
excellent attention to detail.
If you feel this is an opportunity for you and want to know
more, please contact Christian Mack, Workshop Manager, christian.mack@neasus.co.uk
About us
North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions Ltd launched in 2018, NEASUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) that operates across Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Darlington and Teesside, covering an area of around 3,230 square miles and serving a population of more than 2.71 million people.
NEASUS is a team of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in fleet services and fleet management. We provide a range of services to both the public and private sector, including ambulance services, NHS Trusts, fire services, police and local authorities.
We uphold the same mission and values as our parent company North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust where ultimately patients
are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe,
effective and responsive care for all"
We value and
respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce
that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from
all backgrounds and to ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to
diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you refer to the job description attached to
this advert for full details and responsibilities for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you refer to the job description attached to
this advert for full details and responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be a fully qualified motor vehicle technician. You will have attained a recognised level of certification i.e. City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 2 or equivalent. The post holder must have specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems & mechanical components.Comprehensive knowledge of a range of computer-based vehicle diagnostic systems and the ability to analyse and interpret the information presented by the systems to determine the most appropriate repair option. Have the ability to diagnose all other vehicle faults without access to diagnostic equipment. Knowledge of vehicle legislation & Health & Safety Legislation and to be able to demonstrate what PPE is required whilst carrying out their duties. Must be willing to carry out MOT tester training.
Desirable
- MOT Testing certificate. Level 3 NVQ/C&G. NEBOSH Certificate. Knowledge of tail lift systems, their operation and repair. LOLER testing experience. Experience of working with a Vehicle Fleet Management
- Systems. Experience of vehicle carnation systems, ideally blue light systems. Experience of working in a fleet management environment.
Experience
Essential
- The post holder must be experienced in maintaining Cars, CDVs, Passenger Service Vehicles and Goods vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes.
Desirable
- Experience working on Mercedes, Renault or Fiat commercial vehicles would be an advantage.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent motor vehicle repair and technical analytical
- diagnostic skills. Competent in the use of IT based tools in data collation using Windows based systems.
Desirable
- Automotive IT software systems users qualification or evidence of relevant knowledge or training.
Driving
Essential
- Full UK manual driving licence. C1 driving licence entitlement. If you dont have a C1 entitlement on your licence, we will ask you to complete the test within 12 months of your appointment. You will be able to access a salary-sacrifice scheme to pay for this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder must be a fully qualified motor vehicle technician. You will have attained a recognised level of certification i.e. City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 2 or equivalent. The post holder must have specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems & mechanical components.Comprehensive knowledge of a range of computer-based vehicle diagnostic systems and the ability to analyse and interpret the information presented by the systems to determine the most appropriate repair option. Have the ability to diagnose all other vehicle faults without access to diagnostic equipment. Knowledge of vehicle legislation & Health & Safety Legislation and to be able to demonstrate what PPE is required whilst carrying out their duties. Must be willing to carry out MOT tester training.
Desirable
- MOT Testing certificate. Level 3 NVQ/C&G. NEBOSH Certificate. Knowledge of tail lift systems, their operation and repair. LOLER testing experience. Experience of working with a Vehicle Fleet Management
- Systems. Experience of vehicle carnation systems, ideally blue light systems. Experience of working in a fleet management environment.
Experience
Essential
- The post holder must be experienced in maintaining Cars, CDVs, Passenger Service Vehicles and Goods vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes.
Desirable
- Experience working on Mercedes, Renault or Fiat commercial vehicles would be an advantage.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent motor vehicle repair and technical analytical
- diagnostic skills. Competent in the use of IT based tools in data collation using Windows based systems.
Desirable
- Automotive IT software systems users qualification or evidence of relevant knowledge or training.
Driving
Essential
- Full UK manual driving licence. C1 driving licence entitlement. If you dont have a C1 entitlement on your licence, we will ask you to complete the test within 12 months of your appointment. You will be able to access a salary-sacrifice scheme to pay for this.
Additional information
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).
