Vehicle Technician - Chippenham - Wiltshire- A

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in emergency care is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Technician to join their dynamic Fleet Workshop team. This role involves maintaining and repairing essential vehicles to ensure frontline crews can effectively serve patients. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers extensive training and career progression opportunities. You'll be part of a friendly team, working in a supportive environment that values innovation and compassion. Join this vital service and make a real impact in your community while enjoying competitive benefits and a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Full training for the role

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Membership to Unison

Competitive NHS salary

Generous pension scheme

Car leasing scheme

Free parking at Trust sites

Cycle-to-work schemes

Holiday entitlement of 27 days

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct service and maintenance on a range of vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with Trust and manufacturer standards.

Skills

Fleet Maintenance

Vehicle Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Relevant Technical Certificates

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Vehicle Technician - Fleet Maintenance

Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Technician capable of carrying out fleet maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles and equipment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic team at a new workshop, maintaining and repairing vehicles essential for frontline crews to serve patients effectively. We are looking for individuals to provide a 7-day fleet and equipment maintenance service within the Wiltshire area, ensuring our vehicles remain in excellent condition and on the road.

Benefits Include

• Rotas providing rest days on weekdays and shift swap options
• Flexible overtime opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Full training for the role
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Future career opportunities across the South West
• Access to the National Apprenticeship Programme for funded higher education, up to degree level
• Membership to Unison, the UK’s largest public services Trade Union

This vacancy offers unsocial and overtime rates under NHS Agenda for Change. For more information, visit Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers.

The Vehicle Technician role at South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work within a friendly, professional team in a Fleet Workshop environment, ensuring vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest standards. It also offers career development pathways within the Fleet and Equipment team or broader Trust roles, including patient-facing and support positions.

You will undertake service, maintenance, and repair activities on motor vehicles and equipment, adhering to scheduled times, accurately recording diagnosis, work completed, and components used, following Trust and manufacturer standards. You will help maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, working independently or as part of a team, always aligning with the Trust's values: One Team, Compassionate, Innovative.

Working for us means being part of an organization providing emergency and urgent care 24/7 across England's largest ambulance region, responding to approximately 2,650 incidents daily. We are committed to continuous improvement in patient care, reflected in our five-year strategy.

Join our diverse team of over 6,000 employees and 575 volunteers dedicated to making a difference. If you embody our values and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. We will support your growth with the necessary skills, resources, and development opportunities, including progression to higher roles and ongoing professional development.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• 37.5-hour standard workweek
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus public holidays, increasing after 5 and 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out-of-hours, shift, and overtime work
• Generous pension scheme
• Career and salary progression opportunities
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking at Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks and discounts across the UK

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Adam McCumiskey
• Job Title: Fleet and Equipment Area Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]