Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Vehicle Commissioning

Job summary

A position has become available for an experienced person to join a team of staff who will be responsible for processing vehicles through the commissioning and decommissioning process within the Trust. This will be part of a process which will see new vehicles & equipment delivered across the Trust to Kent, Surrey & Sussex, as well as old vehicles & equipment removed from the fleet and put through our decommissioning process.

The vehicles will consist of DCAs (Double crewed ambulances), SRVs (Single response vehicles), HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), Support vehicles, Managers cars and any other vehicles or equipment the Trust wish to add / remove from the fleet.

The successful applicant will be responsible for processing the vehicles through the commissioning centre in a timely manner following delivery from the dealership, whilst working with staff from other departments and contractors who also have a part to play in processing vehicles through the commissioning centre.

Main duties of the job

Your responsibilities will include ability to work effective in a methodical manner whilst under pressure to ensure the vehicles go out completed correctly first time without any conversion issues You will work in line with current Health and Safety legislation

Due to the nature of the vehicles, a strong electrical knowledge of vehicle electrics and power management systems will be required for this role

You will be involved in elements of vehicle conversion including travelling to vehicle converters when requested (Transport will be provided)

There will be times when medical equipment will require servicing & repairing following relevant training.

During quiet spells, you will be requested to cover shifts at local workshops during periods of sickness, annual leave or increased work demand. This will be to complete normal day to day mechanical repairs of vehicles and medical equipment.

• This is a 37.5 hours a week role, Monday Friday (07.00 15.00hrs) based at Lewes. There will be a requirement to be flexible at times and have excellent time management skills.
• The successful applicants will have a good working knowledge of fleet vehicles, whilst holding City & Guilds qualifications 1,2 & 3 NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Computer skills will be required although in house training is available.
• The successful candidates must hold a C1 driving licence.

Were looking for an organised candidate, who has accuracy and attention to detail at the heart of all they do.

About us

• South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.
  
  Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.
  
  We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:
  
  o NHS Pension Scheme
  
  o Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
  
  o Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities
  
  o C1 licence training where required
  
  o Occupational health and wellbeing support
  
  o Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits
  
  o Opportunities for personal and professional development
  
  At SECAmb, we are proud of our values of Courage, Integrity and Kindness and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• To examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition,roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including testing and use of diagnostic techniques.
• Regularly communicate technical information with line managers, colleagues, other SECAmb staff by phone and e-mail.
• To arrange appointments and prepare vehicles for Ministry Testing atClass IV and VII as per the Ministry of Transport testers manual
• To interpret and implement service data and statutory maintenance standard to ensure all work is to a standard to support emergency service work.
• To recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additional damage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation.
• To manufacture simple components to a high standard using tools and equipment supplied.
• To apply SECAmb policies in respect of safety, maintenance practice and standards, to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained in terms of vehicle availability and minimising maintenance costs.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• To examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition,roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including testing and use of diagnostic techniques.
• Regularly communicate technical information with line managers, colleagues, other SECAmb staff by phone and e-mail.
• To arrange appointments and prepare vehicles for Ministry Testing atClass IV and VII as per the Ministry of Transport testers manual
• To interpret and implement service data and statutory maintenance standard to ensure all work is to a standard to support emergency service work.
• To recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additional damage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation.
• To manufacture simple components to a high standard using tools and equipment supplied.
• To apply SECAmb policies in respect of safety, maintenance practice and standards, to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained in terms of vehicle availability and minimising maintenance costs.

Person Specification

Skills & qualification

Essential

• Must be qualified in NVQ level 3 motor vehicle engineering or equivalent
• Holds knowledge of automotive 12v electrical systems

Desirable

• Experience working in an emergency service environment
• Experience working in a vehicle fleet enviroment
• Experience with IT systems including using Word & Excel

Driving

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence with C1 catergory
• Hold no more than 3 penalty points on UK driving licence

Person Specification
Skills & qualification

Essential

• Must be qualified in NVQ level 3 motor vehicle engineering or equivalent
• Holds knowledge of automotive 12v electrical systems

Desirable

• Experience working in an emergency service environment
• Experience working in a vehicle fleet enviroment
• Experience with IT systems including using Word & Excel

Driving

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence with C1 catergory
• Hold no more than 3 penalty points on UK driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb
Address

Lewes Commissioning Centre

Southdowns Road

Lewes

BN72WZ

United Kingdom

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