Job overview

The post holder is primarily employed to provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance of emergency and non-emergency vehicles.  The post holder is required to carry out efficiently and to the required manufacturers and Trust standards the servicing, repair and maintenance of a range of vehicles from ambulance and non- ambulance service vehicles to light commercial and Heavy Goods vehicles and cars from various vehicle manufacturers.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Receive programme of work allocated on a daily/ weekly basis from Workshop Supervisor, and working alone or as part of a team carry out work schedule within the allotted time scale.

Be fully conversant with all appropriate ambulance derived  vehicles/car specifications, including Mercedes and Renault, and attend relevant training courses as required to maintain knowledge and skill levels and to keep up with manufacturers’ vehicles or equipment modifications.

Use own knowledge and skills and utilise electronic diagnosis equipment to identify/ analyse cause of vehicle or equipment faults and problems to rectify them or to assist with appropriate cost-effective repair or replacement recommendations.

Carry out repair and maintenance work on a range of items of Trust equipment, requiring specialised training/ accreditation such as all stretcher equipment  either mechanical/ hydraulic.,(easy load stretchers, hydraulic Falcon stretchers, and to include all makes and types of carrying equipment and securing systems), Millennium fixing systems (wheelchair and incubator in vehicle securing devices), Eberspacher heaters , ramp doors, Rolac ramp, electrical equipment on vehicles such as audio/ visual warning systems and power supplies up to specialised equipment in saloons, repairs to winches and generators,  radios, decontamination units and trailers, and where applicable Police vehicles, also be prepared for all future developments and modifications.

Working for our organisation

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities  and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust’s Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently under represented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT, and those from minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged and supported to learn Welsh. Please be sure to provide full contact details for all referees, including email addresses where possible. Failure to do so may result in significant delays in your application.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.  If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.