Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) - Chippenham - Wiltshire- A

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Vehicle Technician in Chippenham, where you'll ensure ambulances are operational and support frontline crews. This role offers training, career development, and a supportive team environment. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while making a meaningful impact in emergency care.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

37.5-hour work week

27 days holiday entitlement

Pay enhancements for out-of-hours work

Generous pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Car leasing and salary sacrifice schemes

Free parking

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, fault diagnosis, and repair of vehicles.
• Equipment testing and maintenance.

Skills

Servicing

Fault diagnosis

Repair

Electrical/Electronic fault diagnosis

Maintenance

Job description

We're Hiring! Join our Fleet & Equipment team in Chippenham and earn a one-off payment of £1,250!

This payment will be made upon your successful completion of a 3-month probation period.

Your Role

Help keep our ambulances on the road to ensure our frontline crews can treat patients when needed. Use your expertise in a meaningful organization.

What We Offer

• Full training and career development opportunities
• Rota shifts with weekday rest days
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours and overtime
• Support channels for wellbeing
• A supportive team environment

Responsibilities

1. Servicing
2. Fault diagnosis and repair
3. Electrical/Electronic fault diagnosis and repair
4. Equipment testing
5. Maintenance and repair

Watch our video for a deeper insight into the SWASFT Fleet Technicians role.

Position Details

This role is based at Chippenham Workshop with a starting salary of £29,970 per annum. It attracts unsocial and overtime rates under NHS Agenda for Change. More info at Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers.

About the Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you'll work in a friendly, professional team ensuring vehicles and equipment meet high standards. Opportunities for career growth within the Trust are available.

Key Tasks

• Service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment
• Accurate recording of diagnostics and work performed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Uphold the Trust's values of One Team, Compassionate, and Innovative

Why Work With Us

We provide emergency and urgent care 24/7 across a large region, responding to thousands of incidents daily. We are committed to excellent patient care and employee development.

Our Values

If you embody our values and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. We support your growth with skills, resources, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• 37.5-hour work week
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing with service
• Pay enhancements for out-of-hours work
• Generous pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Car leasing and salary sacrifice schemes
• Free parking and staff discounts

Contact

For more details or to arrange informal visits, contact:

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