Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician based at Gorse Hill Workshop, Gorse Hill Ambulance Station Leicester has become available. The post holder will work alongside an experienced Motor Vehicle Technician/Mentor within the workshop to have practical learning of the principles of maintenance and repair of vehicles whilst attending college on required days.
Main duties of the job
This position requires the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with good hand eye coordination, the candidate should be enthusiastic and motivated to learn and have a real interest in motor mechanics.
About us
You will be working within the Fleet Services department Leicester we have a close team of 7 Mechanics and 3 Workshop Team Leaders, who are supported by a Parts Specialist. We work alongside a small Make Ready Team and AST Team which clean and ensure the vehicles are ready for use. We have 2 drivers and a domestic cleaner. We are a friendly hard working team.
There are 2 other workshops within the trust. One at Northampton and a big workshop at Alfreton and a small team of mobile Technicians who work within the Lincolnshire division.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will learn the skills to repair and service a vehicle to a high standard, diagnose faults, learn how to work on the specialised equipment whilst obtaining the required Level 3 qualification.
You will be required to do Trust Essential learning and take part in an appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will learn the skills to repair and service a vehicle to a high standard, diagnose faults, learn how to work on the specialised equipment whilst obtaining the required Level 3 qualification.
You will be required to do Trust Essential learning and take part in an appraisal process.
Person Specification
Grades
Essential
- Qualification in Maths and English
Desirable
Person Specification
Grades
Essential
- Qualification in Maths and English
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Gorse Hill Ambulance Station, Fleet Gorse Hill Workshop,
Anstey Lane
Leicester
LE7 7GL
Employer's website
https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
