Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Chertsey | South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Maintenance Technician at our Chertsey workshop.

All tools, uniform, PPE and training provided.

Pension, sick leave + other benefits.

You will be a part of a friendly team working on a rota basis supporting operations. The ideal candidates will need to be flexible and able to work on weekends and bank holidays. There will be an additional unsocial payment for unsocial hours worked. Our workshops are open 7 days a week from 6am - 8pm. This post has a cost of living allowance.

To service, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialist ambulance equipment to emergency use standards, using the requisite skills and expertise in line with current Health and Safety legislation. The post holder will be able to work without close supervision to the highest standards to achieve acceptable levels of quality on vehicles specifically and distinctly designed for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

Working on a large fleet of Mercedes Sprinter & Vito, Fiat Ducato, Skoda, DAF and Iveco vehicles used by the Ambulance Trust, you will carry out all types of work on our ambulances and service vehicles. If successful, you will be given main dealer training.

The successful candidates will have sound experience in vehicle maintenance, fault diagnosis and have experience of applying company policies in respect of safety and maintenance practice and standards., 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, SRV's, 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 and
use 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 a
safe and efficient manner, within the manufacturer and core ICME repair times including:
o Electrical work
o Welding
o Fabrication
o Hydraulics
o Air-conditioning
o Heaters


• Technical skill in diagnosing faults using state of the art computer diagnostic tools i.e. Mercedes Star, Fiat WiTEXIDI micro pod for the correct reading of

diagnostic fault codes.

• To interpret and implement service data and statutory maintenance standard to ensure all work is to a standard to support emergency

service work.

• To recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additional

damage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation.

• To manufacture simple components to a high standard using tools and equipment supplied.


• To apply SECAmb policies in respect of safety, maintenance practice and standards, to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained in

terms 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.


• To use safe working practices and procedures as defined by SECAmb Health and Safety Policies, the HSE and other legislative bodies.


• To wear the supplied personal protective equipment, and to maintain a safe, tidy workplace.


• Flexibility to work at any other SECAmb site, to travel to other Trust locations to carry out work with reasonable notification.


• To undertake any other duties / responsibilities commensurate with a Vehicle Technician as may be required.


• Work within a well-equipped workshop, use suitable diagnostic equipment, all necessary documentation and publications, fleet

procedure manuals and work with parts and administration staff.

• Job holder may be required to carry out a job of equal or less value than this post with relevant training to maintain service deliverance.


• Support the 'No Blame Culture' policy and fully support the Trust 'Values'.
  
  Disability Confident

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• NHS Pension Scheme


• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.


• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.


• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.


• Access to occupational health and counselling services.


• Award winning wellbeing hub


• Back up buddy App


• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.