Vehicle Commissioning Technician

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for Vehicle Commissioning Engineers to join our team at our workshop facility in Eastleigh maintaining and commissioning vehicles on behalf of South Central Ambulance Service
This is an exciting time to join our team and to be an integral part of ensuring ambulances are available to support patients. The workshop is open 5 days a week, standard business working hours.
Our commissioning engineers perform a vital and challenging role to support the ambulance service. This involves maintaining and commissioning specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards. The role offers a unique opportunity to maintain and commission a diverse range of vehicles and also ancillary equipment for example Lights, CCTV, Trackers, System controllers, and advanced electronic components., To carry out commissioning and maintenance of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.
When required to attend other trust premises to undertake and guide repairs ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
To prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.
To maintain the upkeep of records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
To have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any hazards or accidents immediately.
To be aware of and follow security procedures.
To attend training courses relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
To make decisions on vehicle repairs, in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
To fully participate in all income generation, work relevant to the Fleet Commissioning operation.

Working for our organisation
South Central Fleet Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust responsible for the delivery and maintenance of vehicles to the trust.
Salary circa. £32,268 PA. Overtime is available as and when required.
Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (based on full time hours) plus bank holidays

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview.
As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here - scasjobs.co.uk/benefits