About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is now available for a highly organised and detail-oriented Fleet Parts Specialist to join our dynamic Northampton workshop team!
Our Northampton workshop is a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a small dedicated and expanding team of skilled vehicle technicians.
If you're looking to make a real difference and want to be part of a Fleet Team that plays a vital role in keeping emergency vehicles in top condition--helping frontline crews respond safely and effectively--then we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
In this key role, you'll take ownership of maintaining parts stock within the trust's vehicle maintenance system, sourcing a wide range of vehicle components--including specialist emergency service parts--and handling Purchase Orders, goods receipting, and allocating parts to maintenance jobs.
We're looking for someone with strong computer skills and experience in the automotive trade, who is adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to grow. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive both independently and as part of a supportive team.
About us
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too:
Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance and have a wide selection of rotas for part-time and full-time staff Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time). Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working, career and salary progression and annual personal development review. Uniform will be provided where this is a requirement of the role Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme Supporting wellbeing networks NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing. Salary Sacrifice Schemes and cycle to work. An exceptional place to work to provide with high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Clean driving Licence with 2 years driving experience Qualification in Maths and English to O' Level GCSE standard
Desirable
C1 driving Licence Understanding of fleet workshop requirements Experience of emergency service vehicle
Experience Essential
Additional previous relevant work experience Experience in Ambulance workshops
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Northampton Workshop
Unit 3, Scotia Close, Brackmills Ind Est
Northampton
NN4 7HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)