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Job overview
The post will entail the servicing and mechanical repairs of Ambulances and Fast Response vehicles at our new workshop facility. It is an exciting opportunity to broaden your mechanical experience to work on the specialised equipment on emergency service vehicles as well as our Fleet.
You should have an appropriate Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent, with one years post training experience of working on vehicles of all types but in particular LCVs up to 7.5 tonnes would be advantageous.
An MOT testers certificate and auto electrical skills would be an advantage. The applicant will need a C1 Driving Licence or be prepared to attain this within the 9 month probation period.
The hours of work are 07:00 - 17:00 on a shift rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity exists for a qualified Motor Vehicle Technician to join our team based at our Sherwood Park Workshop. The role involves maintaining a range of vehicles and their associated equipment operated by the Trust including Ambulances, minibuses, cars and support vehicles.
You should have an appropriate qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post will entail the servicing and mechanical repairs of Ambulances and Fast Response vehicles. It is an exciting opportunity to broaden your mechanical experience to work on the specialised equipment on emergency service vehicles.
You should have an appropriate Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent, with one years post training experience of working on vehicles of all types but in particular LCVs up to 7.5 tonnes would be advantageous.
An MOT testers certificate and auto electrical skills would be an advantage. The applicant will need a C1 Driving Licence or be prepared to attain this within the 9 month probation period.
The hours of work are 07:00 - 17:00 on a shift rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.
For more details please see Job Description
Person specification
Qualification
Essential
- City & Guilds/NVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
Desirable
- C1 driving licence
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This advert is for Fleet Vehicle Technician - Sherwood Park with East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Plus Recruitment & Retention payment at 15% +shift uplift payment. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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