Master Craftsperson (Vehicle Maintenance Technician)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a Vehicle Mechanic (Master Craftsperson) to join their team in Edinburgh. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of emergency vehicles. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent with workshop experience. Additional perks include enhanced overtime rates and a generous leave entitlement. Candidates must have a full driving license with C1 entitlement.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for overtime and public holidays

Attractive pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Specialist training provided

Occupational Health Services support

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment with health and safety awareness.
• Confident in delivering high-quality vehicle support.
• Hold a full driving licence with C1 entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles.
• Work as part of a dedicated team under supervision.
• Potentially undertake overtime and work on public holidays.
• Adapt to shifting workshop hours and locations.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Workshop experience

Health and safety awareness

Confidence in repairs

Electrical repairs knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic (Master Craftsperson)

We are recruiting for a Vehicle Mechanic (Master Craftsperson) to be based at our Fleet Edinburgh Workshop facility, Peffermill Industrial Estate.

12 month, Fixed Term contract.

The successful candidate may be required to work from other Scottish Ambulance Service Workshops; on occasions, you will be one of a highly skilled and dedicated team reporting to the Workshop Chargehand.

What we offer

• Salary linked to skills & experience.
• Enhanced rates for pay for overtime, unsocial hours and public holiday working.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 days public holidays increasing with service.
• The NHS in Scotland also benefits from a no compulsory redundancy policy.
• Specialist training will be provided to build your skills and allow you to undertake specialist Emergency Service vehicle servicing and repairs on a wide range of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
• Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy offers a wide range of support services including Occupational Health Services.
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period, increasing with service.
• The opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers discounts with major high street retailers.

The successful candidate will

• Be a Vehicle Mechanic with experience in the maintenance and repair of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Have worked in a vehicle workshop environment for several years, be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 (or comparable qualification) or equivalent experience, which will have been gained in a vehicle workshop.
• Have experience operating in a demanding working environment with health and safety at the forefront of our operation.
• Be confident in delivering a high-quality vehicle and equipment support, with a minimum of supervision, to our front-line colleagues throughout the East Region.
• Having knowledge of electrical and tail lift repairs would be advantageous.
• Be familiar in the use of internet and e‑mail is desirable.
• Hold a full driving licence with C1 entitlement.

Full‑time position working 37 hours on a shift pattern. You may be asked to work at another workshop with a different shift pattern. You will also be required to undertake occasional overtime and public holiday working, both paid at the appropriate enhanced rate.

Shifts and working hours may be subject to change due to the reduction in the working going to 36 hours in April 2026.

Contact

Informal enquiries should be emailed in the first instance to the recruiting manager, Davy Clark by e‑mail [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

Legal & Equality

The Scottish Ambulance Service is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.