Vehicle Commissioning Technician - Eastleigh

Job summary

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for Vehicle Commissioning Engineers to join our team at our workshop facility in Eastleigh maintaining and commissioning 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 5 days a week, standard business working hours.

Our commissioning engineers perform a vital and challenging role to support the ambulance service. This involves maintaining and commissioning specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards. The role offers a unique opportunity to maintain and commission a diverse range of vehicles and also ancillary equipment for example Lights, CCTV, Trackers, System controllers, and advanced electronic components.

Main duties of the job

To carry out commissioning and maintenance of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.

When required to attend other trust premises to undertake and guide 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 fully participate in all income generation, work relevant to the Fleet Commissioning operation.

About us

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.

Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (based on full time hours) plus bank holidays