Emergency Vehicle Technician – Ambulance Fleet

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Northamptonshire is seeking a Fleet Vehicle Technician to service and repair ambulances and support vehicles at the Northampton workshop. A C1 driving licence is essential, with the commitment to obtain it if not held within the first year.

Working hours are 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with overtime for weekends/bank holidays and potential rota review for USH enhancements.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent.
• Full Current Driving Licence.
• C1 Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Service and mechanical repairs of double crewed ambulances and fast response vehicles.
• Carry out servicing according to the trust service schedules.
• May be asked to visit other ambulance stations to carry out vehicle repairs.
• Train to service equipment used on ambulances (stretchers, carry chairs, wheelchairs).
• Attend training courses and keep up with mechanical updates.
• Carry out essential education as per the trust's requirements.

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ

Full Driving Licence

C1 Driving Licence

Job description

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Northamptonshire is seeking a Fleet Vehicle Technician to service and repair ambulances and support vehicles at the Northampton workshop. A C1 driving licence is essential, with the commitment to obtain it if not held within the first year.

Working hours are 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with overtime for weekends/bank holidays and potential rota review for USH enhancements.