Job requirements
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Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Previous experience
Has previous working experience and good knowledge of a variety of vehicles and equipment
- Previous experience
Has significant experience of fault finding/diagnosis within a vehicle/electronic/mechanical /engineering field
- Previous experience
Proficient experience of using diagnostic equipment to fault find within a medical device and equipment capacity
- Previous experience
Previous experience of using a variety of complex tools and equipment to carry out technical/engineering repairs
- Education and Qualifications
HND in Mechanical/electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent, OR knowledge demonstrated at equivalent standard gained through relevant experience/training
- Education and Qualifications
Recognised Motor Vehicle Indentured Apprenticeship or training scheme
- Education and Qualifications
Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1, 2 & 3 or Motor Vehicle Technicians Parts 1, 2 & 3 or BTEC equivalent
- Education and Qualifications
Current clean driving license
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Previous experience
Has significant experience of servicing, repairing of medical equipment
- Previous experience
Has previous experience of diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment in a supervisory/management capacity
- Education and Qualifications
C1 on Driving Licence
Job overview
Were Hiring! Join our dynamic Fleet & Equipment team today in Chippenham and earn a one–off payment of £1,250! This payment will be paid to you upon successful completion of your 3 month probation period.
You can earn up to and over £41,000 with unsocial and overtime payments subject to availability of shifts.
Your skills are needed to keep our ambulances on the road to ensure our frontline crews are ready and able to treat our patients when they need us the most. What better way to use your expertise to an organisation that makes a difference!
In return we offer you full training, career opportunities over time, rota shifts that provide rests days on weekdays, enhanced payments for unsocial hours, opportunities for overtime, support channels for your wellbeing, working with a one team supportive approach to make everyday enjoyable.
There will be a range of tasks to complete which include the following:
- Servicing
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- Electrical/Electronic fault diagnosis and repair
- Equipment testing
- Maintenance and repair
Have a look at our video which will give a deeper insight into the role SWASFT – Fleet Technicians
This position is based at Chippenham Workshop and has a starting salary of £29,970pa
This vacancy attracts unsocial and overtime rates under NHS Agenda for Change. For more information please visit Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers
Main duties of the job
The role of the Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) for South Western Ambulance Service provides an opportunity to work as part of friendly professional team working in a Fleet Workshop based environment ensuring that our vehicles and equipment are maintained to the highest of standards. It also provides opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or within the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.
You’ll undertake service, maintenance and repair activities on motor vehicles and equipment to the highest of standard while carrying out all work completely and effectively whilst adhering to the Trust's and manufacturer’s scheduled times. You’ll effectively record details of diagnosis, work completed, and components utilised in line with the Trust's and manufacturer's standards. You’ll help keep work areas clean and tidy, organised, and safe from hazards to the Trust's health and safety policy. You’ll be able to work independently and as part of the team when required. You’ll also be aware of the importance and implication of maintaining high levels of the Trust's satisfaction and work levels to ensure they are met at all times. You will always work towards the Trust's Values – One Team, Compassionate, Innovative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
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This advert is for Vehicle Technician (Mechanic) Chippenham with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Mechanic role. The advertised salary is £31,049 - £37,796 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2025.
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