Job Description

An excellent opportunity exists for a qualified Fleet Vehicle Technician based at Gorse Hill workshop. The role involves maintaining a range of vehicles operated by the Trust including ambulances, fast response cars and support vehicles.



The job will entail the servicing and mechanical repairs of our double crewed ambulances and fast response vehicles. It is an exciting opportunity to broaden your mechanical experience to work on the specialist equipment on emergency service vehicles.



An appropriate qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering is essential.



An MOT testers certificate would be an advantage, but a candidate with a keen wiliness to pursue MOT certification would be considered.



A C1 driving licence is essential for this post so a candidate must have C1 category on their licence or commit to obtaining within the 1st year of employment.



The hours of work are 07:00 - 17:00 on a shift rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.



It is an exciting opportunity to join the EMAS Fleet team in supporting the front line services to be able to respond to patient needs in an emergency situation.



At Gorse Hill, we are a close supportive team who believes in providing the best possible service. Our fleet team consists of; Fleet Vehicle Technicians, Vehicle parts specialist and 3 experienced Divisional Fleet Managers who are here to lead and support.



We also have a 'Make Ready ' Team, which works alongside the workshop and a vehicle deep clean team. We have 3 experienced fleet drivers and a domestic cleaner. The team are supportive of each other and have an excellent work ethic.



The successful applicant will be expected to service vehicles in accordance with the trust service schedules. Carry out mechanical repairs to the trust vehicles to a high standard. You may be asked to go to other ambulance stations to carry out vehicle repairs.



You will also be trained to service pieces of equipment used on the back of ambulances i.e. stretchers, carry chairs, wheelchairs etc.



You will be required to go on training courses and keep up with mechanical updates.



You will also be required to carry out essential education as per the trusts requirements.