Motor Vehicle Technician - Haydock

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Haydock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Discounted NHS car hire schemes

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Job summary

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to service and repair a large fleet of ambulances, including EV and hybrid models. The role requires a recognised apprenticeship and Level 3 NVQ in vehicle maintenance, with a full UK driving licence and C1 entitlement.

In a busy workshop, you will maintain high standards, support CPD, and contribute to efficient vehicle throughput while benefiting from NHS pension and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent.
• GCSEs or equivalent (minimum).
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain NWAS vehicles (Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid/EV) to DVSA standards.
• Work in a modern workshop with emphasis on vehicle throughput and reducing delays.
• Deliver high-quality servicing of ambulance equipment and associated systems.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Electrical systems

Diagnostic tools

CPD

Education

NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance and repair

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software tools

High voltage/hybrid vehicle systems

Job description

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. The post incorporates the skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must hold a recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G level 3 qualifications. A full UK driving license is essential for this post along with having full category C1 entitlement.

Working in a modern workshop environment, our vehicle technicians benefit from significant levels of training, job satisfaction, and an opportunity to progress their current skill sets and CPD whilst being supported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our teams have everything available to maximize vehicle throughput, reduced workshop delays and minimal supply chain frustrations.

With over 1185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.

Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.

Further benefits include enrolment into the NHS pension scheme, access to discounted NHS car hire schemes, secure on-site parking facilities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers and much more.

About us

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.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job responsibilities

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.

Person Specification

• Flexible and highly motivated.
• Project a professional image.
• Excellent communicator capable of relaying highly technical / complex information.
• Methodical approach to any task.
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate professional credibility with colleagues at all levels.
• Effective team member.
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
• Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner.
• Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Specialist knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Working knowledge of vehicle Electrical components.
• PC literate Knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Comprehensive provision of personal tools.

Qualification and Knowledge

• NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent.
• Good standard of education. Min 3 GCSE or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued professional development CPD.
• Full UK manual Driving licence.
• C1 Driving Licence (or work towards upon appointment).
• MOT Tester class 4 and 7(or work towards upon appointment).
• NVQ Level 2/3/4 or equivalent in high voltage/hybrid vehicle maintenance and repair (or work towards upon appointment).
• Welding certification (or work towards upon appointment).
• Ambulance equipment training e.g. Stryker / Ferno (or work towards upon appointment).
• Fire suppression systems training (or work towards upon appointment).
• Air conditioning F Gas Certification (or work towards upon appointment).
• IRTEC - Institute of Road Transport Engineers Certificate accreditation or equivalent (or work towards upon appointment).

Experience

• Demonstrate relevant experience in the Motor Trade.

Values and Behaviours

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable.

Values and Behaviours

• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work.
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.