Vehicle Auto Electrician

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Motor Vehicle Auto Electrician to join our ever-expanding Fleet workshop teams, working as part of Fleet Operations at Northwest Ambulance Service.

The current vacancy is at our Haydock RLC Workshop.

This diverse and satisfying technical role offers significant job satisfaction, balanced with modern working conditions and a focus on work / life balance underpinned by a commitment to ensure our teams have suitable training and support to complete any task presented to them.

NWAS Fleet Operations sits within the wider NHS umbrella and provides the vital support service to our significantly sized ambulance fleet.

Our technicians are support by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our team has everything available to maximise vehicle throughout and reduce workshop delays and supply chain frustrations.

Main duties of the job

With over 1185 vehicles across the entire Fleet, each day offers variety and the opportunity for our technicians to enjoy their working environment with like-minded people.

Enhanced payment is applicable for any weekend work.

Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days of the year, with opening times being 07:00am to 19:00pm Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will be joining our dedicated team, enjoying a professional working environment with excellent job satisfaction, and the ability to continually grow your professional portfolio as your career develops within NWAS.

Further benefits include enrolment into the NHS pension scheme, access to NHS discounted car hire schemes, secure on-site parking facilities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers and much more.

If all of this is of interest, and you wish to learn more via an informal conversation, then simply follow our link to the application process.

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Date posted

10 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

242-4576

Job locations

10 Manchester Group Workshops

Haydock

WA11 9SQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Effective communication and relationship skills
Specialist knowledge of vehicle electrical systems gained through post qualifications, experience and training
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Knowledge of protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
Specialist knowledge of vehicle electronically systems
Working knowledge of vehicle mechanically components
PC literate, knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision

Qualifications

Essential

City and Guilds Electrical certificate in motor vehicle technology or NVQ level 3 or equivalent documented experience
Good standard of education. Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent
Driving licence with C1 Entitlement
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Experience in the use of Fleet database operating systems and associated windowed based software applications

Experience

Essential

Must have knowledge and competency to effect repairs to electrical systems and all vehicles within NWAS Fleet

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Effective communication and relationship skills
Specialist knowledge of vehicle electrical systems gained through post qualifications, experience and training
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Knowledge of protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
Specialist knowledge of vehicle electronically systems
Working knowledge of vehicle mechanically components
PC literate, knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision

Qualifications

Essential

City and Guilds Electrical certificate in motor vehicle technology or NVQ level 3 or equivalent documented experience
Good standard of education. Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent
Driving licence with C1 Entitlement
Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Experience in the use of Fleet database operating systems and associated windowed based software applications

Experience

Essential

Must have knowledge and competency to effect repairs to electrical systems and all vehicles within NWAS Fleet

Values and Behaviours

Essential

Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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.