South Western Ambulance Service – Vehicle Technician Vacancies

South Western Ambulance Service – Vehicle Technician Vacancies

Off By Mia Craven

At South Western Ambulance Service we are looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians. Please take a look at the information below and if you are interested we would be really keen to hear from you.

Vehicle Technicans

You can earn up to and over £41,000 with unsocial and overtime payments subject to availability of shifts.  Your skills are needed to keep our ambulances on the road to ensure our frontline crews are ready and able to treat our patients when they need us the most.  What better way to use your expertise to an organisation that makes a difference!  In return we offer you full training, career opportunities over time, rota shifts that provide rests days on weekdays, enhanced payments for unsocial hours, opportunities for overtime, support channels for your wellbeing, working with a one team supportive approach to make everyday enjoyable.

There will be a range of tasks to complete which include the following:

· Servicing

· Fault diagnosis and repair

· Electrical/Electronic fault diagnosis and repair

· Equipment testing

· Maintenance and repair

Have a look at our video which will give a deeper insight into the role 

This vacancy attracts unsocial and overtime rates under NHS Agenda for Change. For more information please visit Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers

The role of the Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) 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.

We will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

  • Competitive NHS salary
  • A standard working week of 37.5 hours
  • Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
  • Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • Career and salary progression
  • Car leasing scheme
  • Free parking across Trust sites
  • Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
  • Staff networks
  • Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

If you are interested please contact Debbie Moran, HR Services Officer, Deborah.Moran@swast.nhs.uk or call 07977 361406