Fleet Night Multi-skilled Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a skilled Fleet Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of emergency and non-emergency vehicles. The role involves conducting emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship and extensive experience in vehicle repair. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in repairing and maintaining petrol and diesel vehicles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance for a fleet of vehicles.
• Collaborate with colleagues and train apprentices on vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

HNC level or equivalent

Tools

Tech 1

Tech 2

Star Diagnostic

Job description

The post holder will work on the Fleet Night Mobile Van, attending repairs at both static and roadside locations across London.

The primary responsibility is to provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance for the NHS Trust's fleet of over 1000 emergency and non-emergency vehicles.

The post holder is required to efficiently carry out servicing, repair, and maintenance tasks according to manufacturer and Trust standards on a variety of vehicles, including ambulances, non-ambulance service vehicles, Light Commercial, Heavy Goods vehicles, and cars from various manufacturers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder undertakes maintenance and repair work on vehicles and specialised equipment, including welding (arc/MIG/gas), fabricating parts that are no longer available, and seeking advice on part specifications to ensure safety and compliance with Health and Safety standards. Responsibilities also include general maintenance of workshop equipment and tools, with an emphasis on safety awareness.

About us

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 focuses on three missions:

• Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
• Our organisation- being an inclusive, well-led, and highly skilled organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
• Our London- leveraging our pan-London presence to improve the health of the capital.

We have committed to 50 initiatives over the next five years, developed through extensive engagement with partners, patients, and analysis of future trends.

Job responsibilities

The post holder reports to the Workshop Night Manager for daily work allocation and supervision but must be capable of making independent decisions in the manager's absence. Accountability extends to senior managers in the Fleet Department.

Close collaboration with workshop colleagues, other departments, and suppliers is essential. The role involves supporting and training colleagues, including apprentices, on vehicle maintenance and updates.

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of vehicle chassis, body manufacturers, engines, brakes, suspension, electrics, blue lights, sirens, heaters, and communication/control units.
• HNC level or equivalent with specialist knowledge.
• Valid UK driving license for category C1 vehicles with no more than 3 points; license assessment will be conducted based on conviction codes.

Experience

• Extensive experience in repairing and maintaining petrol and diesel vehicles, capable of working independently on a diverse fleet.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, modern electronic management, and diagnostic tools like Tech 1, Tech 2, and Star Diagnostic.

Personal Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills across all levels, including written, phone, Teams, and face-to-face interactions.
• Ability to meet deadlines on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Proficiency in repairing and maintaining vehicles with specialised bodywork and fittings to standard.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Fleet Governance and Performance Manager

Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 per year. The role includes unsocial hours payment.