Candidates will contribute to a collaborative environment and uphold the Trust's values of teamwork, compassion, and innovation. While a C1 driving license is not required for application, obtaining one through in-house training is necessary. The role supports a 7-day fleet maintenance service, striving to keep vehicles in excellent condition to meet operational demands.
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Technician able to carry out Fleet maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles and equipment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an evolving team at a brand new workshop, maintaining and repairing vehicles critical to ensuring our front-line crews are ready and able to treat our patients when they most need us. We are seeking to grow andfurther develop our services and are therefore looking for individuals to work within the Gloucester area providing a 7-day Fleet & Equipment maintenance service, keeping our vehicles in an excellent condition and on the road.
Benefits include:
- Working on a rota that provides rest days on weekdays and the possibility of being able to swap shifts.
- Flexible Overtime opportunities
- Flexible working opportunities
- Full training for the role
- Opportunities for on-going personal and professional development
- Future Career Opportunities across the South West
- Access to the National Apprenticeship Programme for fully funded work-based higher education, up to degree level
- Access to Unison, the UK's largest public services Trade Union
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The role of the Vehicle Technician for South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work as part of friendly professional team working in a Fleet Workshop based environment ensuring that our vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest of standards. It also provides opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or within the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.
You'll undertake service, maintenance and repair activities on motor vehicles and equipment to the highest of standard while carrying out all work completely and effectively whilst adhering to the Trust's and manufacturer's scheduled times. You'll effectively record details of diagnosis, work completed, and components utilised in line with the Trust's and manufacturer's standards. You'll help keep work areas clean and tidy, organised, and safe from hazards to the Trust's health and safety policy. You'll be able to work independently and as part of the team when required. You'll also be aware of the importance and implication of maintaining high levels of the Trust's satisfaction and work levels to ensure they are met at all times. You will always work towards the Trust's Values - One Team, Compassionate, Innovative.
About us
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
You do not need to have a C1 on your Driving Licence to be able to apply but must be willing to partake in in-house training to gain this.
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