Automotive Technician

We are looking for Vehicle Engineers to join our team at our workshop in Chertsey.

Our commissioning engineers perform a vital and challenging role to support the ambulance service. This involves maintaining and commissioning specialist vehicles and equipment to the highest standards. The role offers a unique opportunity to maintain and commission a diverse range of vehicles and also ancillary equipment for example Lights, CCTV, Trackers, System controllers, and advanced electronic components.

Main duties of the job

When required to attend other trust premises to undertake and guide repairs ensuring safety guidelines are followed.

To prepare new vehicles for service and prepare old vehicles for disposal.

To maintain the upkeep of records relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.

To have due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others, reporting any hazards or accidents immediately.

To be aware of and follow security procedures.

To attend training courses relating to the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.

To make decisions on vehicle repairs, in the absence of the Fleet Supervisor.

To fully participate in all income generation, work relevant to the Fleet Commissioning operation.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft studies parts 1, 2 & 3 or Motor Vehicle Technicians qualification or BTEC equivalents.
• Full Driving License
• right to work in the UK (not a sponsored application)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Relevant workshop experience involving all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Skills

Essential criteria

• Organized and Methodical
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Salary

• £36,410 pa (can always be negotiated) depending on experience plus OTE excess £45k pa with overtime
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organizations across the UK
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Contributory Pension
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Career and salary progression

We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBT and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview. If you have the qualifications but have no work experience yet please do get in touch – we have opportunities available.