Vehicle Technician

Band: 5

Location:

Job Type: Temporary to Perm

Duration of booking: This is a temporary role expected to be for 4 months, and the client will consider suitable candidates for a permanent opportunity once worked in the temporary role

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Working Days and Hours:

37.5 hours per week, shifts to be confirmed on recruitment.

Pay Rates:

Monday to Friday any hours worked from 6am to 8pm: 18.50 paye inclusive of holiday per hour

Monday to Friday any hours worked from 8pm to 6am: 23.50 paye inclusive of holiday per hour

Job Purpose:

As a Senior/Diagnostic Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for the efficient maintenance and repair of our fleet of vehicles, ensuring they remain in a safe and operational condition to support the high-paced delivery of 24/7 healthcare services.

You will utilise your advanced technical skills and expertise to maximise vehicle availability by independently diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues across a range of vehicles, including ambulances, patient transport vehicles, and administrative vehicles.

Experience:

Considerable experience of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of vehicles in a busy environment working to required timescales and standards

Full use of up-to-date servicing and diagnostic electronic equipment
Good physical co-ordination and manual dexterity

Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information and complete all necessary documentation accurately

Full driving licence with a maximum of 3 points
C1 Driving License (Desirable)

Knowledge:

Sound knowledge of current Risk/Health & Safety requirements in the workshop
In-depth knowledge of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of motor vehicles, including manufacturers standards & requirements
Auto-electrical diagnostics and repair processes
Specialist knowledge across a wide range of practices and procedures in relation to vehicle chassis and vehicle body manufacturers (including engines, brakes, suspension and electrics)
Competent in modern IT systems

Desirable criteria:

Detailed knowledge of Fleet workshop Policies, Procedures and Practices
Good knowledge of operational structures, processes and activities within the region
Knowledge of financial and administrative procedures, including stock control, standing order arrangements, ordering of supplies and payroll processes
Detailed knowledge of relevant vehicle specifications and specialist equipment
Welding and fabrication techniques and procedures
MOT tester

Qualifications:

Essential criteria

NVQ Level 3 in automotive studies achieved through modern apprenticeship/time served qualified equivalent or equivalent qualifications that evidence similar level of professional knowledge

Desirable criteria

Professional knowledge acquired through HNC level plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience which entail the following in depth training: Substantial experience, vehicle defects, ongoing training vehicle diagnostic courses, MOT tester qualification class 4 & 7

Questions

Do you have a Vehicle Technician experience?

Do you have a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance and repair?

Do you have knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent?

Do you have a Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car?

Do you meet the criteria above and available to start immediately?