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Essential
35 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner
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Able to communicate across wide demographic boundaries in an appropriate manner
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Strong management, motivational and leadership skills
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Respects and applies patient confidentiality at all times
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Able to operate all equipment safely and in accordance with Trust policy, procedures and protocols
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Good communication and relationship skills
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Ability to work to strict deadlines
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Knowledge of protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
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Customer service skills
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Specialist knowledge of vehicle systems
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Working knowledge of vehicle Electrical components
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PC literate
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Knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment
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Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
- Knowledge
The post holder must have specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems & mechanical components
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Comprehensive knowledge of a range of computer-based vehicle diagnostic systems and the ability to analyse and interpret the information presented by the systems to determine the most appropriate repair option
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Have the ability to diagnose all other vehicle faults without access to diagnostic equipment
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Experience of working with Vehicle Fleet Management Systems
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City and Guilds certificate in motor vehicle technology or NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications and experience
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Good standard of education. Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent
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Full Driving License
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Evidence of Continued Professional Development
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Driving License C1 + D1 (Work towards)
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MOT Tester
- Personal Attributes
Flexible and highly motivated
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Project a professional image
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Excellent communicator capable of relaying highly technical / complex information
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Methodical approach to any task
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Committed to Continuing Professional Development
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Ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate professional credibility with colleagues at all levels
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Provision of own hand tools
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Effective team member
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Able to work with a minimum of supervision
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Demonstrate a passion for engineering
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Society of Operations Engineers / Institute of Road Transport Engineers / Institute of Motor Industry membership
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for 3 x experienced vehicle technicians to join the team at our Workington Facility (Cumbria)
The role of NWAS Vehicle Technician is to ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol / Diesel / Hybrid and EV) are serviced, repaired and maintained to the Trust and DVSA’s exacting standards. The post incorporates the skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant must hold a recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience along with NVQ or C&G level 3 qualifications. A full UK driving license is essential for this post along with having full category C1 entitlement.
Working in a modern workshop environment, our vehicle technicians benefit from significant levels of training, job satisfaction, and an opportunity to progress their current skill sets and CPD whilst being supported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our teams have everything available to maximize vehicle throughput, reduced workshop delays and minimal supply chain frustrations.
With over 1185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.
Operational requirements for the workshops cover 365 days per year via a rotating shift pattern which attracts an additional salary uplift of approximately 12.5% on top of the basic salary banding.
Further benefits include enrolment into the NHS pension scheme, access to discounted NHS car hire schemes, secure on-site parking facilities, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers and much more.
If all of this is of interest, and you wish to learn more, then simply follow our link to the application process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
isa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.
Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.
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This advert is for Motor Vehicle Technician with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, shift allowance applicable (approx 12.5%). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Sep 2026.
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