Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Chertsey

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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 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. To use safe working practices and procedures as defined by SECAmb Health and Safety Policies, the HSE and other legislative bodies. To wear the supplied personal protective equipment, and to maintain a safe, tidy workplace. Flexibility to work at any other SECAmb site, to travel to other Trust locations to carry out work with reasonable notification. To undertake any other duties / responsibilities commensurate with a Vehicle Technician as may be required. Work within a well-equipped workshop, use suitable diagnostic equipment, all necessary documentation and publications, fleetprocedure manuals and work with parts and administration staff. Job holder may be required to carry out a job of equal or less value than this post with relevant training to maintain service deliverance. Support the No Blame Culture policy and fully support the Trust Values.

Person Specification

Motor vehicle qulifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 experience.

Desirable

• Motor trade experience necessary.

Driving licence

Essential

• Full UK
• C1 Driving licence

Job history

Essential

• Currently in motor trade.

Desirable

• History if out of motor trade for a period.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Chertsey workshop, Ottershaw.

Guildford road, Ottershaw.

Chertsey

KT16 0PJ

Employer's website

https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)