Job summary Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic person, who has an interest in being able to carry out fleet maintenance and repairs across a range of vehicles and equipment? Are you someone who wants to gain an NVQ level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair, and specialise in front repairing front line assets? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an apprentice technician at an evolving team at our Chippenham Workshop, maintaining and repairing vehicles critical to ensuring our front-line crews are ready and able to treat our patients when they most need us. We are seeking to grow and further develop our services and are therefore looking for individuals to work within the Wiltshire area providing a 7-day Fleet & Equipment maintenance service, keeping our vehicles in an excellent condition and on the road. Benefits include: Working on a rota that provides rest days on weekdays and the possibility of being able to swap shifts. Flexible Overtime opportunities Flexible working opportunities Full training for the role Opportunities for on-going personal and professional development Future Career Opportunities across the South West Access to the National Apprenticeship Programme for fully funded work-based higher education, up to degree level Access to Unison, the UK's largest public services Trade Union This vacancy attracts unsocial and overtime rates under NHS Agenda for Change. For more information please visit Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers Main duties of the job The role of the Intermediate Vehicle Technician for South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work as part of friendly professional team working in a Fleet Workshop based environment ensuring that our vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest of standards. It also provides opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or within the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles. You'll undertake supervised service, maintenance and repair activities on motor vehicles and equipment to the highest of standards, while carrying out all work completely and effectively whilst adhering to the Trust's and manufacturer's scheduled times. You'll be supervised to effectively record details of diagnosis, work completed, and components utilised in line with the Trust's and manufacturer's standards. You'll help keep work areas clean and tidy, organised, and safe from hazards to the Trust's health and safety policy. You'll be able to shadow a mentor, work independently (when suitable) and as part of the team when required. You'll also be aware of the importance and implication of maintaining high levels of the Trust's satisfaction and work levels to ensure they are met at all times. You will always work towards the Trust's Values - One Team, Compassionate, Innovative. About us Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development. Benefits Competitive NHS salary A standard working week of 37.5 hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working Generous Pension Scheme Career and salary progression Car leasing scheme Free parking across Trust sites Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes Staff networks Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum plus NHS Unsocial hours payments Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 202-6966584 Job locations Metheun Park Chippenham Workshop Chippenham SN14 0GX Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification. You do not need to have a C1 on your Driving Licence to be able to apply but must be willing to partake in in-house training to gain this when required. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification. You do not need to have a C1 on your Driving Licence to be able to apply but must be willing to partake in in-house training to gain this when required. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1&2 or Motor Vehicle Technicians Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent Current clean driving license Desirable Category C1 driving licence held Vehicle Inspectorate Inspector standard Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job) Essential Experience in carrying out vehicle; inspection, diagnosis and maintenance to vehicles for mechanical, electrical, body and hydraulic systems Desirable Previous NHS ambulance experience Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1&2 or Motor Vehicle Technicians Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent Current clean driving license Desirable Category C1 driving licence held Vehicle Inspectorate Inspector standard Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job) Essential Experience in carrying out vehicle; inspection, diagnosis and maintenance to vehicles for mechanical, electrical, body and hydraulic systems Desirable Previous NHS ambulance experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address Metheun Park Chippenham Workshop Chippenham SN14 0GX Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)