Diagnostic Vehicle Technician - Stevenage

Diagnostic Vehicle Technician - Stevenage

East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Stevenage workshop.

Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits:

• Generous NHS Pension Scheme - with opportunity to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension scheme within first 12 months.
• 37.5 hour working week with overtime payable at an enhanced rate for any pre-approved hours above this.
• Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service) + 8 days bank holiday equivalent.
• Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations.
• Paid sick leave (based upon length of service).
• Staff uniform including relevant PPE for task.
• Training and development opportunities with opportunities for career progression in Workshops or perhaps other career areas within EEAST.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to generous discount schemes across wide range of services, eating out, shopping, holidays etc via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card.
• 24hr Employee Assistance Program: Occupational Health services including mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services.

Main duties of the job

The role is to ensure that all motor vehicle repairs, pre-planned maintenance repairs and vehicle servicing are completed within an accurate time scale and in a cost-efficient manner on vehicles where appropriate training has been provided.

To provide a safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair service within MOT standards for all vehicles maintained by East of England Ambulance Service.

Responsible for diagnosing faults in vehicles and deciding on the extent of the work required, making informed decisions as to the repair or replacement of faulty units. Suitable candidates will have a C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting, which will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to the individual remaining with the organization for a period of two years.

Please note we participate in the provision of a 24-hour breakdown service necessitating call out from home on a rota basis occasionally both at night/weekends with appropriate time off the following day in line with the Working Time Directive.

About us

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Person Specification

Driving Experience

• Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car.
• Consideration will be given to those without C1/D1 who demonstrate high levels of other suitable experience.

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent.
• Affiliation to IRTE or IMI.
• IMI Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Training or equivalent.
• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence Auto Electrician or equivalent.

Skills & Knowledge

• The post holder will have extensive, specialist knowledge and experience of safety practices and techniques in motor vehicle repair.
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic equipment and software, demonstrating the ability to interpret diagnostic data and make informed repair decisions.
• Effective use of IT skills.

Experience

• Significant experience working as a vehicle technician, with a focus on diagnosing and repairing a diverse range of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Previous experience in a business vehicle maintenance environment.
• Extensive experience in vehicle mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience in current methodologies of mechanical maintenance.
• Experience of working within a busy NHS maintenance environment.

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.