Diagnostic Vehicle Technician | East of England Ambulance Service Trust

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in the UK seeks a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair vehicles, ensuring compliance with MOT standards. You'll enjoy a generous NHS pension, a 37.5-hour work week, and ample annual leave, as well as opportunities for training and career progression. This role includes participation in a 24-hour breakdown service and requires decision-making skills for vehicle repair and maintenance.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension Scheme

37.5 hour working week with overtime

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in motor vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Ability to work within MOT standards.
• Strong decision-making skills in vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle faults and determine repair needs.
• Maintain and service vehicles to required standards.
• Participate in a 24-hour breakdown service on a rota.

Skills

Diagnosing faults in vehicles

Mechanical repair

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

C1 category licence or willing to obtain

Job description

Overview

East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Peterborough Workshop. Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST).

Benefits

• Generous NHS Pension Scheme – with opportunity to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension scheme within first 12 months.
• 37.5 hour working week with overtime payable at an enhanced rate for any pre-approved hours above this.
• Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service) + 8 days bank holiday equivalent.
• Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations.
• Paid sick leave (based upon length of service).
• Staff uniform including relevant PPE for task.
• Training and development opportunities with opportunities for career progression in Workshops or perhaps other career areas within EEAST.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to generous discount schemes across wide range of services, eating out, shopping, holidays etc via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card.
• 24hr Employee Assistance Program: Occupational Health services including mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services.

The role is to ensure that all motor vehicle repairs, pre-planned maintenance repairs and vehicle servicing, are completed within an accurate time scale and in a cost-efficient manner on vehicles where appropriate training has been provided.

To provide a safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair service within MOT standards for all vehicles and maintained by East of England Ambulance Service.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults in vehicles and decide on the extent of the work required, making informed decisions as to the repair or replacement of faulty units.
• Suitable candidates will have C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting which will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to the individual remaining with the organisation for a period of two years.
• Be part of a 24-hour breakdown service on a rota basis occasionally, including nights/weekends with time off in lieu in line with the Working Time Directive.
• Contribute to a safe, effective maintenance service for a diverse region across EEAST’s area.

Additional Information

• You\'ll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with accessibility to London and the North Sea coast nearby.
• EEAST provides 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent and non-emergency medical treatment and transport across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
• We encourage applications from diverse communities and welcome flexible working requests.
• Pre-employment checks are required; if full checks cannot be achieved, an offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

• Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
• Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement, indicating how you meet each criterion in the Person Specification.
• Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. CVs are not accepted.

Note: This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.