Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Medway

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Manufacturer & specialist training

Job summary

The Medway workshop of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians for a fleet of over 700 vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and 4x4s. Duties include fault diagnosis, safety inspections and MOT preparation, with seven-day workshop operation from 6am to 8pm on a shift rota.

Extensive experience repairing petrol and diesel vehicles is required, along with knowledge of diagnostic tools and adherence to health and safety

Qualifications

• Recognised motor vehicle maintenance qualification such as BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds level 3 and above.
• Extensive experience repairing and maintaining petrol and diesel vehicles, including unsupervised work on a diverse and specialised fleet.
• Repairing and maintaining service vehicles with specialised bodywork, livery and fittings.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and support vehicles.
• Planned and reactive maintenance of Trust vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults with advanced systems and computer-based diagnostic equipment.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing (Class IV and VII).
• Repairs involving electrical systems, welding and fabrication, hydraulics, heating and air conditioning.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Fleet workshop operations

Electrical & electronic systems

Education

BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds level 3+

Tools

Mercedes Star

Fiat Witech

ODIS

Autel

Job description

The Medway workshop of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians for a fleet of over 700 vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response vehicles and 4x4s. Duties centre on planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, safety inspections and MOT preparation. The workshop runs seven days a week from 6am to 8pm on a shift rota with weekend and bank holiday working, plus manufacturer training including electric vehicle systems. Extensive experience repairing petrol and diesel vehicles is required.

What the job involves

• Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and support vehicles
• Planned and reactive maintenance of Trust vehicles and equipment
• Diagnosing faults with advanced systems including Mercedes Star, Fiat Witech, ODIS and Autel
• Preventative maintenance and safety inspections to maximise vehicle availability and fleet readiness
• Preparing vehicles for MOT testing (Class IV and VII)
• Repairs involving electrical systems, welding and fabrication, hydraulics, heating and air conditioning
• Recovery and inspection of vehicles where required
• Keeping accurate maintenance, repair and fleet management records
• Working to Health & Safety legislation, Trust policies and manufacturer standards
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment
• Taking part in training, development and continuous improvement activities

Qualifications

• Recognised motor vehicle maintenance qualification such as BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds level 3 and above

Experience

• Extensive experience repairing and maintaining petrol and diesel vehicles, working unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet
• Repairing and maintaining service vehicles with specialised bodywork, livery and fittings to the required standard

Skills & knowledge

• Good mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles
• Knowledge of how a fleet maintenance workshop operates
• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic management systems and computer-based diagnostic equipment

Checks & eligibility

• C1 driving licence for all SECAmb vehicle categories, with no more than 3 penalty points

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 2
• Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery

What’s offered

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Manufacturer and specialist training, including MAN, Mercedes, Fiat and EV systems
• C1 licence training where required
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development