Fleet Technical Assistant

Job Summary

The post holder provides technical and general support to the Fleet Department and its activities and operations, dealing with manufacturers and suppliers on technical issues.

• Co‑ordinating the authorisation process with contracted garages / body shops, Trust workshops and lease companies.
• Monitoring work carried out, charges and service delivery, and resolving related problems.
• Address any related issues that arise during the service period.

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust provides world‑class patient care across Wales 24/7. We value diversity, inclusivity and encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, plus knowledge of financial procedures / contract law to Diploma Level, or equivalent experience.
• General understanding of contract management.
• Willingness to undertake training to enhance knowledge of specialised equipment and technical procedures.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of workshop and garage technical operations.
• Detailed technical knowledge of vehicle and mechanical fitting practices and procedures.
• Experience of business administrative practices relating to workshops and garages.
• Ability to speak Welsh.

Essential Experience

• Experience using financial systems such as Oracle for ordering supplies.
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working within a demanding environment with competing priorities.
• Experience liaising with customers and service users across organisational boundaries.

Other Essential Skills

• Ability to travel within the geographical area.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Self‑motivated, highly committed with minimal supervision.
• Effective organisational and administrative skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and team‑working skills.
• Computer literate with standard keyboard skills.
• Logical thinker, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

This post requires a DBS/CRB check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (exceptions order) 1975.

Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Ambulance And Fire Services Resource Centre (AFSRC), Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7YU

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Contract

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Administrative and Support Services

Location:

Wrexham, LL13 7YU