Vehicle Technician

at  South Central Ambulance Service

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for Fleet Engineers to join our team at our workshop facility in Nursling maintaining vehicles on behalf of South Central Ambulance Service
This is an exciting time to join our team and to be an integral part of ensuring ambulances are available to support patients. The workshop is open 7 days a week with shifts covering the working hours on a rotation basis. We have hours available from 15 hours to full time 37.5 hours.
Our fleet engineers perform a vital and challenging role to support the ambulance service. This involves maintaining and repairing specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards while ensuring maximum levels of vehicle availability at all times. The role offers a unique opportunity to maintain a diverse range of vehicles and also ancillary equipment for example tail-lifts, stretchers, air lines and advanced electronic components.
To carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.
When required attend the scenes of breakdowns for repairs ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
To prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.
To maintain the upkeep of records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
To have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any hazards or accidents immediately.
To be aware of and follow security procedures.
To attend training courses relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
To make decisions on vehicle repairs, in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
To participate in Duty Mechanic standby rota system.
To fully participate in all income generation, work relevant to the Fleet maintenance operation.
South Central Fleet Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust responsible for the delivery and maintenance of vehicles to the trust.
Salary circa.£39150 pa
Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (based on full time hours) plus bank holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,805.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Hand tools: 1 year (preferred)
• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Nursling - NW

Please refer the Job description for details