Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Vehicle Technician/Fleet Engineer to join our team at our workshop facility in Didcot, maintaining vehicles on behalf of South Central Ambulance Service.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring ambulances are available to support patients by performing maintenance and repairs of specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards.
Main Duties:
1. To carry out maintenance and repairs of ambulances and other vehicles, as specified by SCFS Ltd to the standards required by SCFS.
2. When required, attend the scenes of breakdowns for repairs ensuring safety guidelines are followed.
3. To prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.
4. To maintain the upkeep of records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
5. To have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any hazards or accidents immediately.
6. To be aware of and follow security procedures.
7. To attend training courses relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
8. To make decisions on vehicle repairs, in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.
9. To participate in Duty Mechanic standby rota system.
10. To fully participate in all income generation work relevant to the Fleet maintenance operation.
About Us:
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.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft studies parts 1, 2 & 3 or Motor Vehicle Technicians qualification or BTEC equivalents.
* Full Driving Licence.
Knowledge:
* Relevant workshop experience involving all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair.
Skills:
* Organised and Methodical.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
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.