Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
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 will be required to conduct Class 4 and Class 7 MOT's. The position will also require general maintenance of workshop equipment, tools and awareness of Health & Safety.
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.
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This advert is for Area Vehicle Technician with Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (until June 2027 due to meet the needs of the service). The application deadline is 17 Jun 2026.
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