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

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Haydock is looking for a skilled technician to maintain and repair ambulance vehicles. The role offers a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum and includes benefits such as access to the NHS pension scheme, on-site parking, and opportunities for skill development. Candidates should hold a recognized apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and possess a full UK driving license with category C1. The working environment is modern and operational year-round with rotating shifts.

Benefits

Enrollment into NHS pension scheme

Discounted NHS car hire schemes

Secure on-site parking

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship or equivalent experience required.
• Essential to hold a full UK driving license with category C1 entitlement.
• Experience working in a modern workshop environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair Trust vehicles to high standards.
• Carry out skilled service and repair of ambulance equipment.

Skills

Recognised apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance

Full UK driving license with category C1

Education

NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

Location – Haydock RLC

Hours: 37.5 per week (average). Shift allowance applicable (approximately 12.5% uplift on top of basic salary).

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA’s exacting standards.
• Carry out skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience, along with NVQ or C&G Level 3 qualifications.
• Full UK driving license is essential, with full category C1 entitlement.
• Working in a modern workshop environment with opportunities for training, CPD, and progression within a dedicated management team structure.

Working Environment and Benefits

• Work in a modern workshop with opportunities to develop skills and CPD.
• Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern (additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5%).
• Benefits include enrollment into the NHS pension scheme, access to discounted NHS car hire schemes, secure on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, and more.

About NWAS

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24-hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services and emergency medical transport. Our staff provide life-saving care and may also deliver non-emergency patient transport services. We also contribute to NHS 111 services in the North West.

How to Apply

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying. If you are interested, follow the application process via the provided link.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 11 December 2025.