Job summary
- Main area
- Motor Vehicle Technician
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - Shift Patterns including late shifts and weekends
- Job ref
- 340-MVT-07-25
- Employer
- North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North East Ambulance Service: Unified Solutions
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £35,019 - £41,380 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Motor Vehicle Technician
Job overview
To be able to inspect and service vehicles to the highest standards to eliminate wherever possible the likelihood of unscheduled work or breakdowns occurring and disrupting operational services.
To have the specialist vehicle knowledge of several vehicle manufacturer types currently operating in the market place these based on light goods vehicles and light HGV’s up to 7.5 Tonnes. The majority of our fleet are up to 5.5 tonnes.
Main duties of the job
To inspect and service vehicles to the highest standards as part of both planned and unplanned maintenance.
To carry out comprehensive in–depth electrical, mechanical and hydraulic diagnosis of vehicle systems.
To provide instructional support to workshop colleagues.
To maintain own skill levels to the highest possible standard maintaining awareness of current and future technology used in the maintenance of the current vehicle market.
Liaise with NEASUS Line managers relating to any long-term vehicle concerns and ensure that all work is carried out in full and followed up until resolved.
To keep work area and protective clothing clean, tidy and fit for form and function whilst also upholding the company image.
Observes a personal duty of care for the equipment and resources used in the course of work.
Carry out road tests on vehicles as and when required.
Working for our organisation
North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions (NEASUS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) which covers an area of around 3,230 square miles and serves a population of more than 2.71 million people.
NEASUS are made up of a team of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Fleet Management - Continuous and consistent awareness of the status of all operational vehicles across your fleet to make informed management and operational decisions.
- Vehicle Servicing & Repairs - Commercial vehicle and van servicing and repairs, carried out by our highly trained technicians.
- Fleet Fitting & Equipment - Vehicles equipped according to regulatory and clinical best practice to perform a specific care response.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be able to inspect and service vehicles to the highest standards to eliminate wherever possible the likelihood of unscheduled work or breakdowns occurring and disrupting operational services.
To have the specialist vehicle knowledge of several vehicle manufacturer types currently operating in the market place these based on light goods vehicles and light HGV’s up to 7.5 Tonnes. The majority of our fleet are up to 5.5 tonnes.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- The post holder must be experienced in maintaining cars, CDV's, Passenger Service Vehicles and Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.
- Must be a fully qualified motor vehicle technician.
- You will have attained a recognised level of certification ie. City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician or NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
- Must have specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems and mechanical components.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a range of computer based vehicle diagnostic systems and the ability to analyse and interpret the information presented by the systems to determine the most appropriate repair option.
- Have the ability to diagnose all other vehicle faults without access to diagnostic equipment.
- Knowledge of vehicle legislation and health and safety legislation and to be able to demonstrate what PPE is required whilst carrying out their duties.
- Must be willing to carry out MOT tester training.
Desirable criteria
- MOT Testing Certificate
- Level 3 NVQ/C&G
- NEBOSH Certificate
- Knowledge of tail lift systems, their operation and repair.
- LOLER testing experience.
- Experience of working with a vehicle fleet management system.
- Experience of vehicle carnation systems, ideally blue light systems.
- Experience of working in a fleet management environment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ron Watson
- Job title
- Workshop Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07890043397
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