Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Thanet

at  SECamb

A member of a small team carrying out both planned and unplanned work, preventative maintenance and repairs at all level of fleet of over 700 core fleet of ambulances, SRVs, 4x4s plus a variety of support vehicles from a diverse range of manufacturers. Working shifts on a 37.50 hour working week. To examine, inspect and report thoroughly on the condition,roadworthiness or safety of any vehicle or equipment, including testing anduse 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 at Class IV and VII as per the Ministry of Transport testers manual To service, maintain, adjust or repair vehicles, equipment or any component using the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in asafe and efficient manner, within the manufacturer and core ICME repair times including: o Electrical worko Weldingo Fabricationo Hydraulicso Air-conditioningo Heaters Technical skill in diagnosing faults using state of the art computer diagnostic tools i.e. Mercedes Star and the correct reading ofdiagnostic fault codes. To interpret and implement service data and statutory maintenance standard to ensure all work is to a standard to support emergencyservice work. To recover any broken down or immobilised vehicle or equipment in a safe manner without a risk to staff and public or additionaldamage to SECAmb property in accordance with accepted legislation.
To apply SECAmb policies in respect of safety, maintenance practice and standards, to ensure that maximum benefit is obtained interms of vehicle availability and minimising maintenance costs. To account for all parts and equipment used by means of booking out on the fleet software package To order and receive parts from external suppliers. To complete all required SECAmb documentation and other documentation as required in a legible manner. To supervise and instruct, where required, apprentices, semi-skilled staff, and to attend any training courses as required by SECAmb

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