Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer - Aylesbury

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Fleet Engineers to join their dynamic team in Aylesbury. This exciting role involves maintaining and repairing specialist vehicles for the ambulance service, ensuring maximum vehicle availability. You will work with a diverse range of vehicles and advanced electronic components while adhering to high safety and maintenance standards. With a full-time contract and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Workshop experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Qualifications in motor vehicle craft studies or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ambulances and other vehicles to high standards.
• Attend breakdown scenes for repairs when required.
• Prepare new vehicles for service and maintain records.

Skills

Organised and methodical approach

Ability to work independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft studies parts 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent BTEC qualification

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Job Summary

South Central Fleet Services Ltd is seeking Fleet Engineers to join our team at our workshop in Aylesbury, maintaining vehicles for South Central Ambulance Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team ensuring ambulances are available to support patients. Our workshop operates 7 days a week with shifts on a rotation basis.

Our fleet engineers play a vital role in supporting the ambulance service by maintaining and repairing specialist vehicles and equipment to high standards, ensuring maximum vehicle availability. The role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of vehicles and ancillary equipment such as tail-lifts, stretchers, air lines, and advanced electronic components.

Main Duties

1. Carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles as specified by SCFS Ltd, adhering to required standards.
2. Attend breakdown scenes for repairs when required, following safety guidelines.
3. Prepare new vehicles for service and old vehicles for disposal.
4. Maintain records related to vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs.
5. Follow health and safety protocols, reporting hazards or accidents immediately.
6. Adhere to security procedures.
7. Participate in training courses related to vehicle and equipment maintenance.
8. Make repair decisions in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
9. Participate in the Duty Mechanic standby rota system.
10. Engage in income-generating activities relevant to fleet maintenance.

About Us

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, is responsible for vehicle delivery and maintenance for the trust.

Job Details

Date Posted: 02 May 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,150.31 to £45,805 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Annualised hours

Reference Number: AWS_2025-26

Location: Aylesbury Fleet Workshop, Aylesbury, HP20 1BH

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Fleet Engineer Job Description for detailed main duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft studies parts 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent BTEC qualification.
• Full Driving Licence.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Workshop experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.

Skills (Essential)

• Organised and methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Employer Details

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, Aylesbury Fleet Workshop, Aylesbury, HP20 1BH

More info at https://www.scas.nhs.uk/