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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

* City & Guilds/ BTEC/ NVQ3 in Motor Vehicle Technology or equivalent

* Accreditation in relevant manufacturers’ training courses and Certification of Competence as detailed in job description i.e. Mercedes, Renault, Ferno stretchers, etc

* Extensive knowledge of relevant vehicle specifications and equipment

* Auto Electrical, Welding and Fabrication techniques and procedures

* Good knowledge of Fleet Workshop policies, procedures and practices

* Preparation and repair work to MOT specification.

* Service, maintain and repair specialist equipment.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria

* Able to work on own or as part of a team, with minimum supervision

* Able to diagnose faults and causes.

* Ability to problem solve

* Good physical co-ordination and manual dexterity

* Written, digital and verbal communication skills to being able to convey information and complete all necessary documentation accurately to comply with audit requirements.

Desirable criteria

* Ability to speak Welsh

Applicants that do not have the experience but do have the qualifications are welcomed