Diagnostic Vehicle Technician - Ipswich | East of England Ambulance Service Trust

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in Ipswich is seeking a Vehicle Technician to ensure timely repairs and servicing of vehicles. The role involves diagnosing faults, making repair decisions, and participating in a 24-hour breakdown service. Ideal candidates should have a C1 category driving licence, or be willing to obtain one with support from the Trust. The position offers excellent benefits, including generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and training opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension Scheme

37.5 hour working week

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Staff uniform including relevant PPE

Training and development opportunities

Free on‑site parking

Discount schemes via NHS Discounts

24hr Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Suitable candidates will have a C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months.
• This will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to staying for two years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all motor vehicle repairs and servicing are completed accurately and cost-effectively.
• Diagnose faults and decide on necessary repairs, including participation in a 24-hour breakdown service.

Job description

East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Ipswich workshop.

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.

Key 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.
• Participate in the provision of a 24‑hour breakdown service necessitating call‑out from home on a rota basis occasionally both at night/ weekends with appropriate time off the following day in line with the Working Time Directive.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non‑emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under‑represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Application Process

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
2. Complete the Supporting Statement – your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, if you are successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.