About this role
Job summary
The post will entail the servicing and mechanical repairs of Ambulances and Fast Response vehicles at our new workshop facility. It is an exciting opportunity to broaden your mechanical experience to work on the specialised equipment on emergency service vehicles as well as our Fleet.
You should have an appropriate Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent, with one years post training experience of working on vehicles of all types but in particular LCVs up to 7.5 tonnes would be advantageous.An MOT testers certificate and auto electrical skills would be an advantage. The applicant will need a C1 Driving Licence or be prepared to attain this within the 9 month probation period.
The hours of work are 07:00 - 17:00 on a shift rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Pay is NHS Band 5 plus recruitment and retention payment of 15% plus extra uplift on top for working unsocial shifts. Further information on the pattern of work can be seen below.
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity exists for a qualified Motor Vehicle Technician to join our team based at our Sherwood Park Workshop.
About us
Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun rest day rest day 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 07-1800 rest day rest day 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 rest day 07-1700 07-1700 rest day rest day 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 rest day rest day rest day rest day rest day 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 07-1700 rest day rest day rest day
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves maintaining a range of vehicles and their associated equipment operated by the Trust including Ambulances, minibuses, cars and support vehicles.
Please find the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- City & Guilds/NVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
Desirable
- C1 driving licence
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
Sherwood Park Resource Center
Willow Drive
Annesley Notts
NG15 0DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)