Vehicle Maintenance Technician – Tangmere
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, 4×4s 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 their 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.
Job summary
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, 4×4s 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 their 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.
Main duties of the job
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse fleet of emergency and support vehicles.
- Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4×4s and support vehicles.
- Diagnosing faults using advanced diagnostic systems, including Mercedes Star, Fiat Witech and Autel.
- Carrying out preventive 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.
Essential criteria
- Hold GCSE Maths and English.
- Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC/HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above.
- Must have a driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points.
- Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop.
- Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard service vehicles which have specialised bodywork, livery and fittings.
The workshop operates seven days a week between 6 am and 8 pm. The role is based on a shift rota and includes weekend and bank holiday working, with enhancements paid for unsocial hours.
Benefits
- NHS Pension Scheme
- 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.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
- 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.
Person specification
Motor vehicle qualifications
- Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC/HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above.
- Must have a driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points.
Desirable qualifications
- NVQ Level 2.
- Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery.
Knowledge
- Good overall mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles.
- Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop.
- Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electrical management and computer‑based workshop diagnostic equipment.
Experience
- Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
- Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment (e.g. Tech 1, Tech 2 and Star Diagnostic).
- Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
SECamb
Address
Tangmere Make Ready CentreChichesterPO20 2FTUnited Kingdom
Website: https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year plus 17% for unsocial hours.
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