# Area Technician / Mechanic > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/area-technician-mechanic/21da7184-adb2-4cf4-b2a9-9cc98a5a2baf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/area-technician-mechanic/21da7184-adb2-4cf4-b2a9-9cc98a5a2baf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T11:43:14.204Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Denbighshire/Bangor/Welsh_Ambulance_Service_University_NHS_Trust/Area_Technician_Mechanic/Area_Technician_Mechanic-v8022885 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8022885?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ambulance.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder is primarily employed to provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance of the NHS Trust's fleet of over 700 emergency and non-emergency vehicles. 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 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 various vehicle manufacturers. This work is normally undertaken in the Trust Workshops but may be carried out at Trust stations or roadside locations, as the need arises. In addition, the post holder will undertake maintenance and repair on vehicles and various items of specialised equipment as per accreditation, carrying out welding (arc/mig/gas) and fabricating work and reproduce/fabricate, construct the part that is no longer available as required and where appropriate, seek advice on the specification of the part to be produced to ensure that it is fit for purpose and meets Health & Safety requirements. The post holder is responsible to the Workshop Managers for day to day work allocation and supervision (but able to make own decisions in the absence of the Workshop Manger, make necessary arrangements and order parts where deputising for the Workshop Manager and is accountable to senior Managers in the Fleet department. ### Detailed job description and main 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. ## Job Details The post holder is primarily employed to provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance of the NHS Trust's fleet of over 700 emergency and non-emergency vehicles. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Job Description 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 various vehicle manufacturers. This work is normally undertaken in the Trust Workshops but may be carried out at Trust stations or roadside locations, as the need arises. In addition, the post holder will undertake maintenance and repair on vehicles and various items of specialised equipment as per accreditation, carrying out welding (arc/mig/gas) and fabricating work and reproduce/fabricate, construct the part that is no longer available as required and where appropriate, seek advice on the specification of the part to be produced to ensure that it is fit for purpose and meets Health & Safety requirements. The post holder is responsible to the Workshop Managers for day to day work allocation and supervision (but able to make own decisions in the absence of the Workshop Manger, make necessary arrangements and order parts where deputising for the Workshop Manager and is accountable to senior Managers in the Fleet department. ## 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 ### Other **Essential** - Full UK driving license with a maximum of 3 points **Desirable** - C1 category ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence based experience of performing vehicle diagnostics servicing and repair to include Vehicle Defects, On - going Training - Vehicle Diagnostic Courses Vehicle Bodybuilder courses - Auto-electrical diagnostics and repair processes. **Desirable** - 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. ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Satisfactory written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information and complete all necessary documentation accurately **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh ### Qualifications and/or Knowledge **Essential** - Professional knowledge acquired through HNC level or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience - NVQ Level 3 in Automotive Studies achieved through modern apprenticeship / time served qualified equivalent or equivalent qualifications that evidence similar level of professional knowledge. - Sound knowledge of current Risk/Health and Safety requirements in the workshop. - In-depth knowledge of service, maintenance and repair of a broad range of motor vehicles, including manufacturer’s standards and requirements. - Knowledge across a wide range of practices and procedures in relation to vehicle chassis and vehicle body manufacturers (including engines, brakes, suspension and electrics. **Desirable** - MOT tester qualification class 4 and 7 ## Documents - [oh form (docx, 101.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324340) - [ceo letter (pdf, 287.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=915) - [sdmp welsh (docx, 664.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324339) - [ceo - cymraeg (pdf, 288.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1976) - [jdps - english (docx, 185.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324338) - [wast behaviour pack (pdf, 235.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2728) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 704.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1635) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.