Vehicle Technicians

North West Ambulance Service Nhs Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service provider based in Bury, United Kingdom, is seeking a Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair their fleet, including Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, and EV vehicles. Applicants should possess a recognized apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance, a level 3 qualification, and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, plus numerous benefits such as training opportunities, NHS discounts, and a pension scheme. A dedication to equality and a diverse workforce is emphasized.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Access to NHS discounts

Car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

NHS mortgages

Childcare vouchers

Shift allowance

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience is essential.
• Full UK driving licence with category C1 entitlement is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Trust vehicles are serviced and repaired to exacting standards.
• Perform skilled service and repair of ambulance equipment.
• Conduct identity and work eligibility checks.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Repair skills

Attention to detail

Education

Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship

NVQ or C&G level 3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

The role of NWAS Vehicle Technician is to ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA's exacting standards. The post incorporates the skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment. The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received. Due to the volume of applications received for our advertisements, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive the email, it will be that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully and use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA's exacting standards.
• Skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment.
• A valid right to work and identity check.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G level 3 qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence with category C1 entitlement.

Benefits

• Pension scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to NHS discounts.
• Car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• NHS mortgages.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Shift allowance applicable (approximately 12.5% uplift on top of basic salary).

Working Conditions

Working in a modern workshop environment, vehicle technicians benefit from significant levels of training, job satisfaction and an opportunity to progress current skill sets and CPD while being supported by a dedicated management team structure. Staff make 37.5 hours per week average.

Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.

Basic salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (AFC Band 5).

With over 1,185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or any other grounds.

In October 2025 we published our Anti-racist Statement, which sets out our key commitments to becoming an anti-racist organisation.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to improve the diversity of our workforce and to better reflect the communities we serve to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place; every time.