Motor Vehicle Technician - Cumbria | North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

North West Ambulance Service; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency medical service is seeking experienced Vehicle Technicians to join their team in Cumbria. The role involves servicing, repairing, and maintaining Trust vehicles, including ambulances, to high standards. Candidates must hold a recognized apprenticeship and a full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement. This position offers a basic salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum with additional benefits such as NHS pension and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Enrollment into NHS pension scheme

Access to discounted NHS car hire schemes

Secure on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognized apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential with full category C1 entitlement.
• Ability to work in a modern workshop environment and undertake CPD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Trust vehicles are serviced, repaired, and maintained to standards.
• Carry out skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment.
• Operate in a modern workshop environment focusing on maximizing vehicle throughput.

Skills

Recognized apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Full UK driving licence with category C1 entitlement

Ability to work in a modern workshop environment

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

Location: Cumbria

Shift allowance: applicable (approximately 12.5% uplift on top of basic salary)

Salary: Basic Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (AFC Band 5)

Position: 2 x experienced vehicle technicians to join the team at our Lancashire & Bury workshop facility

Responsibilities

• The role of NWAS Vehicle Technician is to ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA’s exacting standards.
• Carry out the skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment as part of the role.
• Operate in a modern workshop environment with a focus on maximizing vehicle throughput and minimizing workshop delays, supported by a dedicated management team structure.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must hold a recognised apprenticeship (e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence is essential with full category C1 entitlement.
• Ability to work in a modern workshop environment and undertake CPD to develop current skill sets.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Working in a modern workshop environment with opportunities to progress skills and CPD.
• Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern, attracting an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.
• Further benefits include enrollment into the NHS pension scheme, access to discounted NHS car hire schemes, secure on-site parking facilities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers and more.

About the Organisation

• North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
• Staff provide life-saving care, transport patients to hospital or to a place of care when needed, and deliver non-emergency patient transport services where applicable.
• We work to ensure public safety and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident and deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West (NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013).

Application Process

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role. If you are interested, follow the link to the application process.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.