What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Vehicle Commissioning position at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust?
Job Overview
A position has become available for an experienced person to join a team of staff who will be responsible for processing vehicles through the commissioning and decommissioning process within the Trust. This will be part of a process which will see new vehicles & equipment delivered across the Trust to Kent, Surrey & Sussex, as well as old vehicles & equipment removed from the fleet and put through our decommissioning process.
The vehicles will consist of DCA’s (Double crewed ambulances), SRV’s (Single response vehicles), HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), Support vehicles, Managers cars and any other vehicles or equipment the Trust wish to add / remove from the fleet.
The successful applicant will be responsible for processing the vehicles through the commissioning centre in a timely manner following delivery from the dealership, whilst working with staff from other departments and contractors who also have a part to play in processing vehicles through the commissioning centre.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include ability to work effective in a methodical manner whilst under pressure to ensure the vehicles go out completed correctly first time without any conversion issues You will work in line with current Health and Safety legislation
Due to the nature of the vehicles, a strong electrical knowledge of vehicle electrics and power management systems will be required for this role
You will be involved in elements of vehicle conversion including travelling to vehicle converters when requested (Transport will be provided)
There will be times when medical equipment will require servicing & repairing following relevant training.
During quiet spells, you will be requested to cover shifts at local workshops during periods of sickness, annual leave or increased work demand. This will be to complete normal day to day mechanical repairs of vehicles and medical equipment.
Working for our organisation
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.
Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.
We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Please note that the salary range noted on the vacancy is in line with agenda for change (AFC) pay scales. All successful applicants would be placed automatically at the bottom of the banding, unless proven, relevant NHS or equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
Following the revision of current national legislation (Vaccine as a Condition of Deployment), the Trust has reviewed our requirements relating to staff uptake of the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) vaccination.
Going forward, for patient facing positions, we strongly recommend that new starters will be appropriately vaccinated unless medically exempt in order to offer greater protection against exposure to the virus for front line staff.
In line with this recommendation, if you are successful in your application for a front line post, we will seek information from you in relation to your vaccine status, including exemption status, as applicable.
Please note, all positions come with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post. This will either be a basic, standard, or enhanced check depending on the role. The level of check will be outlined in the conditional offer letter sent to successful applicants.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions. If you are shortlisted you will then be sent a self declaration form, which must be completed prior to attending interview. for any queries relating to declarations, please contact the Recruitment Advisor listed on the vacancy.
The Trust is passionately committed to being an inclusive employer - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As an employer we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement networks, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. The Trust is making progress towards its aim of becoming more reflective of the diversity of our community in our workforce and guarantees an interview to candidates with disability who meet the essential criteria specified. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.
The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people - including those with long term health conditions, learning disabilities and hidden disabilities such as dyslexia. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes - including the interview - are fair and equitable.
We are a committed to offering opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer on-going support, should you be successful, with any adjustments you may need when performing your role.
When completing the application please use your name as it appears on your passport and please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
Please note that under our Trust policies, we're unable to employ anyone under the age of 18 years old.
The majority of our roles will include some travel between sites for business purposes. If the vacancy you’re applying for includes work related travel, you will be required to ensure that you hold and have covered the cost of suitable car insurance to support this.
Should you require an application form in an alternative format including large print or braille, please contact recruitment@secamb.nhs.uk stating the vacancy reference number and we will be happy to provide this.
When completing the reference section, please include details to cover the last three years’ history.
Due to the high volume of applications at SECAmb, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, then please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.
Please note that we contact all applicants via Trac Jobs and would advise you check your Trac Jobs account regularly.
Please be aware that the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. For this reason we recommend completing your application as early as possible.
Follow our recruitment on Twitter @SECAmbRecruit and check out our Facebook page - SECAmb NHS Recruitment. You can also find us on Linkedin under South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
We understand that AI tools can be useful for generating ideas or structuring your application. However, any content submitted must reflect your own experiences, skills, and understanding. Applications that are generated wholly or in large part by AI, without personalisation or accuracy, may be excluded from consideration. We value honesty, authenticity, and integrity in the recruitment process and expect all applicants to uphold these principles.
If you are a current SECAmb employee, by applying for this position, if successful you will move to the terms and conditions associated with the post. Any unsocial hours payments will be paid under the Section 2 agreement of agenda for change. Section 2 unsocial hours will need to be claimed via your monthly timesheet. More information regarding section 2 can be found in the Agenda for Change handbook and on the our dedicated Section 2 page on The Zon e.
A position has become available for an experienced person to join a team of staff who will be responsible for processing vehicles through the commissioning and decommissioning process within the Trust. This will be part of a process which will see new vehicles & equipment delivered across the Trust to Kent, Surrey & Sussex, as well as old vehicles & equipment removed from the fleet and put through our decommissioning process.
The vehicles will consist of DCA’s (Double crewed ambulances), SRV’s (Single response vehicles), HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), Support vehicles, Managers cars and any other vehicles or equipment the Trust wish to add / remove from the fleet.
The successful applicant will be responsible for processing the vehicles through the commissioning centre in a timely manner following delivery from the dealership, whilst working with staff from other departments and contractors who also have a part to play in processing vehicles through the commissioning centre.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include ability to work effective in a methodical manner whilst under pressure to ensure the vehicles go out completed correctly first time without any conversion issues You will work in line with current Health and Safety legislation
Due to the nature of the vehicles, a strong electrical knowledge of vehicle electrics and power management systems will be required for this role
You will be involved in elements of vehicle conversion including travelling to vehicle converters when requested (Transport will be provided)
There will be times when medical equipment will require servicing & repairing following relevant training.
During quiet spells, you will be requested to cover shifts at local workshops during periods of sickness, annual leave or increased work demand. This will be to complete normal day to day mechanical repairs of vehicles and medical equipment.
- This is a 37.5 hours a week role, Monday – Friday (07.00 – 15.00hrs) based at Lewes. There will be a requirement to be flexible at times and have excellent time management skills.
- The successful applicants will have a good working knowledge of fleet vehicles, whilst holding City & Guilds qualifications 1,2 & 3 NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Computer skills will be required although in house training is available.
- The successful candidates must hold a C1 driving licence.
Working for our organisation
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.
Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.
We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities
- C1 licence training where required
- Occupational health and wellbeing support
- Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Please note that the salary range noted on the vacancy is in line with agenda for change (AFC) pay scales. All successful applicants would be placed automatically at the bottom of the banding, unless proven, relevant NHS or equivalent experience can be demonstrated.
Following the revision of current national legislation (Vaccine as a Condition of Deployment), the Trust has reviewed our requirements relating to staff uptake of the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) vaccination.
Going forward, for patient facing positions, we strongly recommend that new starters will be appropriately vaccinated unless medically exempt in order to offer greater protection against exposure to the virus for front line staff.
In line with this recommendation, if you are successful in your application for a front line post, we will seek information from you in relation to your vaccine status, including exemption status, as applicable.
Please note, all positions come with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check relevant to the post. This will either be a basic, standard, or enhanced check depending on the role. The level of check will be outlined in the conditional offer letter sent to successful applicants.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to declare any unspent/unfiltered convictions. If you are shortlisted you will then be sent a self declaration form, which must be completed prior to attending interview. for any queries relating to declarations, please contact the Recruitment Advisor listed on the vacancy.
The Trust is passionately committed to being an inclusive employer - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As an employer we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement networks, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. The Trust is making progress towards its aim of becoming more reflective of the diversity of our community in our workforce and guarantees an interview to candidates with disability who meet the essential criteria specified. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.
The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people - including those with long term health conditions, learning disabilities and hidden disabilities such as dyslexia. If you tell us that you have a disability we can make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any selection processes - including the interview - are fair and equitable.
We are a committed to offering opportunities to individuals with disabilities and offer on-going support, should you be successful, with any adjustments you may need when performing your role.
When completing the application please use your name as it appears on your passport and please ensure you include email addresses and contact numbers for your referees to avoid delay in the recruitment process.
Please note that under our Trust policies, we're unable to employ anyone under the age of 18 years old.
The majority of our roles will include some travel between sites for business purposes. If the vacancy you’re applying for includes work related travel, you will be required to ensure that you hold and have covered the cost of suitable car insurance to support this.
Should you require an application form in an alternative format including large print or braille, please contact recruitment@secamb.nhs.uk stating the vacancy reference number and we will be happy to provide this.
When completing the reference section, please include details to cover the last three years’ history.
Due to the high volume of applications at SECAmb, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, then please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this particular occasion.
Please note that we contact all applicants via Trac Jobs and would advise you check your Trac Jobs account regularly.
Please be aware that the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. For this reason we recommend completing your application as early as possible.
Follow our recruitment on Twitter @SECAmbRecruit and check out our Facebook page - SECAmb NHS Recruitment. You can also find us on Linkedin under South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
We understand that AI tools can be useful for generating ideas or structuring your application. However, any content submitted must reflect your own experiences, skills, and understanding. Applications that are generated wholly or in large part by AI, without personalisation or accuracy, may be excluded from consideration. We value honesty, authenticity, and integrity in the recruitment process and expect all applicants to uphold these principles.
If you are a current SECAmb employee, by applying for this position, if successful you will move to the terms and conditions associated with the post. Any unsocial hours payments will be paid under the Section 2 agreement of agenda for change. Section 2 unsocial hours will need to be claimed via your monthly timesheet. More information regarding section 2 can be found in the Agenda for Change handbook and on the our dedicated Section 2 page on The Zon e.