Vehicle Maintenance Technician | South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Job Banstead area,England UK

Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Banstead | South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

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South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Looking for a role where your technical skills are valued, your development is supported, and you can work on a varied fleet without the pressure of sales targets?

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is recruiting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our Banstead workshop team.

Working on a fleet of over 700 vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and specialist support vehicles, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our frontline services remain operational and ready to respond across the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking to broaden your skills through manufacturer and specialist training, including Mercedes, MAN, Fiat, Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and C1 licence training where required.

Working as part of a supportive and professional team, you'll use modern diagnostic equipment and industry-leading practices to maintain a fleet that is essential to delivering emergency and urgent care services to our communities.

Training and development

We are committed to investing in your development. If you don’t already hold a C1 licence, we will support you in obtaining this. You’ll also receive specialist manufacturer training across our fleet, including MAN, Mercedes and Fiat, as well as training in electric vehicles (EV), air conditioning and other specialist systems, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry standards.

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duties of the job

As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse fleet of emergency and support vehicles.

Your duties will include:

Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and support vehicles
Diagnosing faults using advanced diagnostic systems, including Mercedes Star, Fiat Witech and Autel
Carrying out preventative maintenance and safety inspections to maximise vehicle availability
Preparing vehicles for MOT testing (Class IV and VII)
Undertaking repairs involving electrical systems, welding and fabrication, hydraulics, heating and air conditioning systems
Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair records
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, Trust policies and manufacturer standards
Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment

The workshop operates seven days a week between 6am and 8pm. The role is based on a shift rota and includes weekend and bank holiday working, with enhancements paid for unsocial hours.

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.

Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.

We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:

Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities
C1 licence training where required
Occupational health and wellbeing support
Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional development

At SECAmb, we are proud of our values of Courage, Integrity and Kindness and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Planned and reactive maintenance of Trust vehicles and equipment
Vehicle diagnostics, fault finding and repair
MOT preparation and compliance activities
Recovery and inspection of vehicles where required
Accurate completion of maintenance records and fleet management documentation
Safe working practices in accordance with Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation
Participation in training, development and continuous improvement activities
Supporting fleet availability to meet operational requirements

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