Job Description

Vehicle Technician

Band: 5

Location:

Job Type: Temporary to Perm

Duration of booking: This is a temporary role expected to be for 4 months, and the client will consider suitable candidates for a permanent opportunity once worked in the temporary role

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Working Days and Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, shifts to be confirmed on recruitment.

Pay Rates:

Monday to Friday any hours worked from 6am to 8pm: 18.50 paye inclusive of holiday per hour

Monday to Friday any hours worked from 8pm to 6am: 23.50 paye inclusive of holiday per hour

Job Purpose:

As a Senior/Diagnostic Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the efficient maintenance and repair of our fleet of vehicles, ensuring they remain in a safe and operational condition to support the high-paced delivery of 24/7 healthcare services.

You will utilise your advanced technical skills and expertise to maximise vehicle availability by independently diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues across a range of vehicles, including ambulances, patient transport vehicles, and administrative vehicles.

Experience:

• Considerable experience of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of vehicles in a busy environment working to required timescales and standards

• Full use of up-to-date servicing and diagnostic electronic equipment
• Good physical co-ordination and manual dexterity

• Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information and complete all necessary documentation accurately

• Full driving licence with a maximum of 3 points
• C1 Driving License (Desirable)

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of current Risk/Health & Safety requirements in the workshop
• In-depth knowledge of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of motor vehicles, including manufacturers standards & requirements
• Auto-electrical diagnostics and repair processes
• Specialist knowledge across a wide range of practices and procedures in relation to vehicle chassis and vehicle body manufacturers (including engines, brakes, suspension and electrics)
• Competent in modern IT systems

Desirable criteria:

• Detailed knowledge of Fleet workshop Policies, Procedures and Practices
• Good knowledge of operational structures, processes and activities within the region
• Knowledge of financial and administrative procedures, including stock control, standing order arrangements, ordering of supplies and payroll processes
• Detailed knowledge of relevant vehicle specifications and specialist equipment
• Welding and fabrication techniques and procedures
• MOT tester

Qualifications:

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 in automotive studies achieved through modern apprenticeship/time served qualified equivalent or equivalent qualifications that evidence similar level of professional knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Professional knowledge acquired through HNC level plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience which entail the following in depth training: Substantial experience, vehicle defects, ongoing training vehicle diagnostic courses, MOT tester qualification class 4 & 7

Questions

Do you have a Vehicle Technician experience?

Do you have a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and repair?

Do you have knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent?

Do you have a Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?