Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer - Nursling

South Central Fleet Services Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle maintenance service provider is seeking Fleet Engineers to maintain vehicles for the ambulance service. Responsibilities include repairing ambulances, ensuring vehicle availability, and maintaining records. The role offers a salary of around £39,150 annually and includes generous holiday and benefits. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Various additional staff benefits

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair specialist vehicles to high standards.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and vehicles.
• Attend breakdown scenes for repairs when needed.
• Prepare new vehicles for service and old vehicles for disposal.
• Maintain records related to vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Follow safety and security procedures.
• Participate in training related to vehicle maintenance.
• Make decisions on repairs in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
• Participate in Duty Mechanic standby rota.
• Engage in all income generation work relevant to Fleet maintenance.

Job description

Overview

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for Fleet Engineers to join our team at our workshop facility in Nursling 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. We have hours available from 15 hours to full time 37.5 hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards while ensuring maximum levels of vehicle availability at all times.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.
• Attend scenes of breakdowns for repairs when required, ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
• Prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.
• Maintain the upkeep of records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any hazards or accidents immediately.
• Be aware of and follow security procedures.
• Attend training courses relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Make decisions on vehicle repairs in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
• Participate in the Duty Mechanic standby rota system.
• 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.

Salary and Benefits

Salary circa £39,150 per annum. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (based on full-time hours) plus bank holidays.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Additional information

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