Motor Vehicle Technician - Cumbria

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in England is looking for 2 experienced NWAS Vehicle Technicians. The role involves servicing and repairing a range of Trust vehicles including Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, and EV to meet stringent standards. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a full UK driving license, with shift work covering 365 days per year. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including enrollment in the NHS pension scheme and access to car hire schemes.

Benefits

Enrollment into the NHS pension scheme

Discounted NHS car hire schemes

Secure on-site parking facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent experience in motor vehicle maintenance.
• Qualifications must include NVQ or C&G level 3.
• Essential to hold a full UK driving license with C1 entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain Trust vehicles including Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, and EV.
• Repair of specialist ambulance equipment.
• Work in shifts covering 365 days per year.

Skills

Recognised apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

NVQ or C&G level 3 qualifications

Full UK driving license with C1 entitlement

Job description

Location

Cumbria

Salary and Shift Allowance

Basic Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (AFC Band 5). Shift allowance applicable (approximately 12.5% uplift on top of basic salary).

Job Title

NWAS Vehicle Technician

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for 2 x experienced vehicle technicians to join the team at our Lancashire & Bury workshop facility.

Responsibilities

The role of NWAS Vehicle Technician is to ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA’s exacting standards. The post incorporates the skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment. Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience.
• NVQ or C&G level 3 qualifications.
• Full UK driving license essential with full category C1 entitlement.

Benefits

• Enrollment into the NHS pension scheme.
• Access to discounted NHS car hire schemes.
• Secure on-site parking facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Childcare vouchers.
• And much more.

Operational Requirements

Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.

About North West Ambulance Service

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24‑hour, 365‑days‑a‑year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport. Our highly skilled staff provide life‑saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed. We also provide non‑emergency patient transport services for patients who require non‑emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need. Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and the treatment of patients in the event of a major incident. We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West.

Application

If all of this is of interest and you wish to learn more, simply follow our link to the application process.

Contact Information

Name: Andy Houghton
Job title: Fleet Service Manager
Email address: [e-mail]