Job summary
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.
About us
#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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
1. City & Guilds/ BTEC/ NVQ3 in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent
2. Accreditation in relevant manufacturers' training courses and Certification of Competence as detailed in job description Mercedes, Renault, Ferno stretchers, etc
3. Extensive knowledge of relevant vehicle specifications and equipment
4. Auto Electrical, Welding and Fabrication techniques and procedures
5. Good knowledge of Fleet Workshop policies, procedures and practices
6. Preparation and repair work to MOT specification.
7. Service, maintain and repair specialist equipment.
Experience
Essential
8. Considerable experience of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of vehicles in a busy environment working to required timescales and standards
9. Full use of up to date servicing and diagnostic electronic equipment
10. Fitting of extra equipment horns, lights to cars and any other Trust vehicles as required.
Other
Essential
11. Current driving licence (covering up to GVW) and for Class C1/D1 vehicles (or in the process of applying for required licence)
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
12. Able to work on own or as part of a team, with minimum supervision
13. Able to diagnose faults and causes.
14. Ability to problem solve
15. Good physical co-ordination and manual dexterity
16. Written, digital and verbal communication skills to being able to convey information and complete all necessary documentation accurately to comply with audit requirements.
Desirable
17. Ability to speak Welsh