# Diagnostic Vehicle Technician - Southend > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diagnostic-vehicle-technician-southend/ca963519-5fb0-4f22-b46a-b402d1e7f08d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/diagnostic-vehicle-technician-southend/ca963519-5fb0-4f22-b46a-b402d1e7f08d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Town:** Royston - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £37,338 - £44,962 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift pattern over 7 days) - **Closing date:** 2025-03-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-02-24T10:50:50.496Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/SouthendonSea/East_England_Ambulance_Service_Trust/Vehicle_Technician/Vehicle_Technician-v7008394 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7008394?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Southend workshop. Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits: - Generous NHS Pension Scheme – with opportunity to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension scheme within first 12 months. - 37.5 hour working week with overtime payable at an enhanced rate for any pre-approved hours above this. - Minimum 27 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service) + 8 days bank holiday equivalent. - Annual personal development review and plan to support your career aspirations. - Paid sick leave (based upon length of service). - Staff uniform including relevant PPE for task. - Training and development opportunities with opportunities for career progression in Workshops or perhaps other career areas within EEAST. - Free on-site parking. - Access to generous discount schemes across wide range of services, eating out, shopping, holidays etc via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card. - 24hr Employee Assistance Program: Occupational Health services including mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services ### Main duties of the job The role is to ensure that all motor vehicle repairs, pre-planned maintenance repairs and vehicle servicing, are completed within an accurate time scale and in a cost-efficient manner on vehicles where appropriate training has been provided. To provide a safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair service within MOT standards for all vehicles and maintained by East of England Ambulance Service. Responsible for diagnosing faults in vehicles and decide on the extent of the work required, making informed decisions as to the repair or replacement of faulty units. Suitable candidates will have C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting which will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to the individual remaining with the organisation for a period of two years. Please note we participate in the provision of a 24-hour breakdown service necessitating call out from home on a rota basis occasionally both at night/ weekends with appropriate time off the following day in line with the Working Time Directive. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.   Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.   How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.  Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. ## Job Details East of England Ambulance Service has a vacancy for a Vehicle Technician at our Southend workshop. Working for Workshop Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits: ## Job Description The role is to ensure that all motor vehicle repairs, pre-planned maintenance repairs and vehicle servicing, are completed within an accurate time scale and in a cost-efficient manner on vehicles where appropriate training has been provided. To provide a safe, effective, and efficient maintenance and repair service within MOT standards for all vehicles and maintained by East of England Ambulance Service. Responsible for diagnosing faults in vehicles and decide on the extent of the work required, making informed decisions as to the repair or replacement of faulty units.Suitable candidates will have C1 category licence or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting which will be fully funded by the Trust, subject to the individual remaining with the organisation for a period of two years. Please note we participate in the provision of a 24-hour breakdown service necessitating call out from home on a rota basis occasionally both at night/ weekends with appropriate time off the following day in line with the Working Time Directive. ## Responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working as a vehicle technician, with a focus on diagnosing and repairing a diverse range of mechanical and electrical systems. - Previous experience in a business vehicle maintenance environment. - Extensive experience in vehicle mechanical engineering. - Hands-on experience in current methodologies of mechanical maintenance. **Desirable** - Experience of working within a busy NHS maintenance environment. ### Qualifications **Essential** - IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent. - Knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent. - Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car. **Desirable** - Affiliation to IRTE or IMI. - IMI Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Training or equivalent. - IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Competence Auto Electrician or equivalent. ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - The post holder will have extensive, specialist knowledge and experience of safety practices and techniques in motor vehicle repair. - Proficiency in the use of diagnostic equipment and software, demonstrating the ability to interpret diagnostic data and make informed repair decisions. - Strong knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders in a team-oriented environment. - Effective engagement and influencing skills coupled with the ability to develop effective working relationships and to demonstrate professional credibility. - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex vehicle issues efficiently and effectively. - Ability to interpret complex information. - Able to demonstrate decision making and effective analytical skills. - Effective use of IT skills. - Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all maintenance and repair activities. - Confident in working to tight schedules, in potentially adverse conditions, and achieving results. ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 512.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9224582) - [person specification (pdf, 168.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9224583) - [dbs employing persons with criminal convictions procedure (pdf, 350.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1937) - [guidance for applicants - disclosure of criminal convictions (pdf, 210.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1938) ## 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.