technician

technician London, England

NHS
Full Time London, England 39769 - 32720 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

  • To service, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialist ambulance equipment to emergency use standards, using the requisite skills and expertise in line with current Health and Safety legislation.
  • To work without close supervision to the highest standards to achieve acceptable levels of quality on vehicles specifically and distinctly designed for the London Ambulance Service.
  • Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
  • Have 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.
  • Have served a recognised apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair.
  • Maintenance and Repair, also holding BTEC/HNC Level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience. However, consideration will be given to candidates with a proven work record who can demonstrate a high level of experience.
  • Hold a current driving licence, valid in the UK, covering vehicles of category C1 with no more than 3 points. Your licence will then be assessed based on the conviction codes to decide if acceptable.
  • Report in a timely manner on vehicle defects, accident damage and other issues related to vehicles or workshops to the Workshop Manager and Fleet Support Manager.
  • Apply the Trust’s policies in respect of maintenance practice and standards and ensure that maximum benefit is obtained in terms of equipment available and to ensure economic use of materials minimising total maintenance costs.
  • Prepare vehicles to Ministry of Transport tests at Class IV and VII standards as per the Ministry of Transport testers manual and to adhere to all statutory requirements relating to vehicles.
  • Use safe working practices and procedures at all times and in particular to comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety at work policy, including the wearing of protective clothing and the maintenance of tidy personal appearance.
  • Using fleet computerised technology to record all aspects of vehicle and equipment maintenance, including stock control.
  • To assist and carry out the implementation of modification projects.
  • Specialist tools will be provided, but the post holder will be expected to supply a comprehensive tool kit.
  • To work as part of a team to achieve and maintain the high standards of Fleet Maintenance and cleanliness of the workplace.
  • The post holder may be asked to act up to the position of Workshop Manager as required
  • When necessary attend to vehicles at various LAS locations. This may include the use of a mobile workshop.
  • To participate in the weekend “On Call” facility as required.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an evolving team, 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 and further develop our services and are therefore looking for individuals to work across our sites within inner/outer London providing a 7 day fleet & equipment maintenance service keeping our vehicles in an excellent condition and on the road.

Please note we have vacancies across various Pan London sites including New Malden, Bromley, Romford and Camden. Please state your location preference in your supporting statement.

To view the full detailed job description and main responsibilities for the role, please see attached job description.

About NHS

CEO: Amanda Pritchard
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.nhs.uk
Year Founded: 1946

technician
NHS

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
Insurance Carriers
Insurance
1946
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