Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer - Mobile/Aylesbury

South Central Fleet Services LTD; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Staff extras

Job summary

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, the NHS fleet arm, is seeking a Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer - Mobile for the Aylesbury workshop. You will maintain ambulances and specialist vehicles, ensuring high availability and safety on and off the road.

The role involves a shift rota including weekends and bank holidays, with full-time hours. We value organised, proactive technicians with a strong hand in vehicle maintenance and repairs, ready to support the ambulance service with reliable,

Qualifications

• Relevant workshop experience in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Proven ability to work methodically and safely in a workshop environment.
• Experience with ambulances or fleet vehicles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles to SCFS standards.
• Attend breakdown scenes for repairs when required.
• Prepare new vehicles for service and old vehicles for disposal.
• Maintain records of maintenance and repairs.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and security procedures.
• Attend training courses related to vehicles and equipment.
• Make repair decisions in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
• Participate in Duty Mechanic standby rota.
• Contribute to income generation related to fleet maintenance operations.

Skills

Organised and Methodical

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Education

City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft (parts 1–3) or equivalent (Btec)

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Main area Support Services Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: Shift Rota - Including weekends and bank holidays. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift) Job ref 195-FL003-KEH

Employer South Central Fleet Services Ltd Employer type NHS Site Aylesbury Fleet Workshop Town Aylesbury Salary £39,150.31 - £45,805 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer - Mobile/Aylesbury

Band 6

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Job overview

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for a Fleet Engineer to join our team at our workshop facility in Aylesbury maintaining vehicles on behalf of South Central Ambulance Service

This is an exciting time to join our team and to be an integral part of ensuring ambulances are available to support patients. The workshop is open 7 days a week with shifts covering the working hours on a rotation basis

Our fleet engineers perform a vital and challenging role to support the ambulance service. This involves maintaining and repairing specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards while ensuring maximum levels of vehicle availability at all times. The role offers a unique opportunity to maintain a diverse range of vehicles and also ancillary equipment for example tail-lifts, stretchers, air lines and advanced electronic components.

Main duties of the job

To carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.

When required attend the scenes of breakdowns for repairs ensuring safety guidelines are followed.

To prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.

To maintain the upkeep of records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.

To have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any hazards or accidents immediately.

To be aware of and follow security procedures.

To attend training courses relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.

To make decisions on vehicle repairs, in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.

To participate in Duty Mechanic standby rota system.

To fully participate in all income generation, work relevant to the Fleet maintenance operation.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Fleet Engineer Job Description for further details regarding the Main Duties of this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Knowledge

• Relevant workshop experience involving all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Skills

• Organised and Methodical
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview.

Please be assured that any requests for reasonable adjustments will not negatively affect your application.

As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here – scasjobs.co.uk/benefits