Ambulance Fleet Assistant

at  EMED Group

We have a fantastic opportunity for 2 Automotive Fleet Assistants (AFA) to join our team based in Surrey, 1 being based in the East and 1 based in the West.
The AFA position is to ensure full compliance of routine scheduled mechanical, ancillary equipment and vehicle deep cleans at all times. You will ensure reported defects are rectified in a timely manner whilst ensuring the fleet management system (Fleetcheck) is updated daily to reflect maintenance events that have been completed.

ABOUT US

The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 2,500 colleagues across 50 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.
EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.15 per hou

• Travel to any EMED bases (within Surrey Heartlands) to repair, service and maintain product/equipment as per the manufacturer’s guidelines as required.
• Manage VOR (vehicle off road) status and update daily records
• Ensure defects are promptly cleared and vehicle deep cleans are completed with supporting documentation
• Coordinate scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repairs in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Carry out checks and replacements of electrical components, within EMED guidelines.
• Ensure adequate supply of basic spare parts are available and maintained within the Leicester Contract and any defects reported as per the defect process.
• Work safely, ensuring Health and Safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to.
• Advise Fleet management team where a product cannot be successfully repaired to a safe standard.
• On the occasion equipment cannot be repaired on site arrange for the equipment to be returned to manufacturer or arrange for the manufacturer to attend base.
• Report equipment that had been involved in an incident, to the Fleet management team.
• Ensure all vehicles for disposal are de-kitted before collection and a log of all equipment has been taken.