Vehicle Commissioning Technician

6 months ago


Didcot, United Kingdom South Central Ambulance Service NHS Full time
Job overview

South Central Fleet Services Ltd, are looking for Fleet Engineers to join our team at our workshop facility in Didcot maintaining 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 7 days a week with shifts covering the working hours on a rotation basis

Our fleet engineers perform a vital and challenging role to support the ambulance service. This involves maintaining and repairing specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards while ensuring maximum levels of vehicle availability at all times. The role offers a unique opportunity to maintain a diverse range of vehicles and also ancillary equipment for example tail-lifts, stretchers, air lines and advanced electronic components.

Main duties of the job

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

When required attend the scenes of breakdowns for 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 participate in Duty Mechanic standby rota system.

To fully participate in all income generation, work relevant to the Fleet maintenance operation.

Working for our organisation

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.

Salary circa. £37,755 pa depending on experience plus OTE excess £45k pa with overtime

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Fleet Engineer Job Description for further details regarding the Main Duties of this role.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
  • City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft studies parts 1, 2 & 3 or Motor Vehicle Technicians qualification or BTEC equivalents.
  • Full Driving Licence
Knowledge Essential criteria
  • Relevant workshop experience involving all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
Skills Essential criteria
  • Organised and Methodical
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview.

As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff.


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