Job summary
An excellent opportunity exists for a qualified Motor Vehicle Technician based atour Gorse Hill workshop. The role involves maintaining a range of vehicles operated by the Trust including Double crewed Ambulances, minibuses, Fast Response Cars and support vehicles.
Fleet Services currently have two permanent positions at the Gorse Hill workshop to offer.
Main duties of the job
You should have an appropriate qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering with two years post training experience of working on vehicles of all types but in particular LCVs up to 7.5 tonnes. An MOT testers certificate and auto electrical skills would be an advantage.
A C1 Driving Licence is desirable or a wiliness to undertake the necessary training.
About us
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) provides emergency 999, urgent care and patient transport services for the 4.8 million people within Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Lincolnshire (including North and North East Lincolnshire), Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.
The successful applicant has an exciting opportunity to join the Fleet Services Department who provide support to our front line colleagues ensuring they have a highly maintained safe, well stocked, IPC compliant, vehicle to use, also well maintained Medical Equipment to ensure they are equipped to deal with any medical emergencies attended.
As well as the salary stated the successful candidate will start on 27 days Annual Leave rising to 33 days over time served. You will be welcomed into the Fleet family and have the opportunity to learn about the ambulance service and the support services surrounding the front line. There are opportunities to get involved in the way we work and plenty of workplace groups to engage with.
At Gorse Hill workshop you will be part of a team of 7 Vehicle Technicians, 3 Team Leaders a parts specialist, 2 Fleet Drivers and a Domestic Cleaner. We work closely alongside a Make Ready Team and AST Deep Clean Team.
No two days are the same and there is plenty to learn.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles operated by the Trust and where applicable third party owned vehicles.
Carry out effective overhaul, repair and servicing of the vehicles in a safe economical and timely manner employing skills and knowledge as required.
Carry out effective repair and service of specialist equipment used on ambulance vehicles within the skill and training given.
To test and diagnose faults on vehicles with the aid of diagnostic equipment available. If suitably qualified to undertake the testing of vehicles within an MOT registered Test Station to the required standards and document these tests.
Note and report additional work arising to the Team Leader for decision on the scope of repairs to be undertaken.
Complete all relevant documentation to work undertaken and use the Vehicle Maintenance system appropriately as per guidance given.
Attend damaged or defected vehicles to effect repairs or liaise with VRC to arrange recovery to the trust workshops, at all times observing appropriate safety and traffic regulations.
Observe at all times safe working practices and Health and safety regulations as applicable to the workplace.
Attend as required training and development courses arranged by the Trust.
Keep individual knowledge of industry developments and up to date on products and technology.
Maintain records of work and attendance as required by Trust systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles operated by the Trust and where applicable third party owned vehicles.
Carry out effective overhaul, repair and servicing of the vehicles in a safe economical and timely manner employing skills and knowledge as required.
Carry out effective repair and service of specialist equipment used on ambulance vehicles within the skill and training given.
To test and diagnose faults on vehicles with the aid of diagnostic equipment available. If suitably qualified to undertake the testing of vehicles within an MOT registered Test Station to the required standards and document these tests.
Note and report additional work arising to the Team Leader for decision on the scope of repairs to be undertaken.
Complete all relevant documentation to work undertaken and use the Vehicle Maintenance system appropriately as per guidance given.
Attend damaged or defected vehicles to effect repairs or liaise with VRC to arrange recovery to the trust workshops, at all times observing appropriate safety and traffic regulations.
Observe at all times safe working practices and Health and safety regulations as applicable to the workplace.
Attend as required training and development courses arranged by the Trust.
Keep individual knowledge of industry developments and up to date on products and technology.
Maintain records of work and attendance as required by Trust systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Motor Vehicle Maintenance Qualification
Desirable
- C1 Qualification
- 2 Years post qualification experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Motor Vehicle Maintenance Qualification
Desirable
- C1 Qualification
- 2 Years post qualification experience
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).
