Ambulance Vehicle Engineer Job at West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS... (Coventry)

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our well established team at our Coventry Workshop. The role of the Ambulance Vehicle Engineer is to ensure all Trust vehicles (Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid and EV) both owned and leased, are serviced, repaired, and maintained to trusts procedures and industry standards. The post incorporates the skilled service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment.

Job Responsibility

To provide high standard vehicle servicing and repairs to vehicles, specialist ambulance equipment, both owned & leased, operated by the Trust
Plan and prioritise daily workloads, to ensure maximum vehicle availability
Carry out scheduled and unplanned maintenance
Communicate the necessary required parts for completion of a cost effective and prompt repair
Accept delivery of any parts and sign for invoices and delivery
Regularly update and complete all necessary documentation relating to each job carried out
Effective communication to maintain professional, effective working relationships with colleagues, all trust staff and external agencies
Maintain a high level of communication with warranty companies, externally contracted garages and body shops
Responsible for maintaining compliance of safe working practices within the workshop environment
Diagnose and assess a range of different vehicles with varying degrees of complexity due to design
Use professional knowledge and judgement to fault diagnose and recommend the most appropriate outcome
Undertake bespoke fabrication work to specialist vehicles, parts and equipment that is no longer available
Service and repair of internal coachwork
Service and repair of specialist ambulance equipment
Undertake the fitting and inspection of tyres in line with the Trusts Policy
Where instructed, undertake appropriate commission or decommission of vehicles for operational use
Arrange appointments and pre-inspect vehicles for DVSA testing
Travel to and work from workshops within the WMAS area, for relief/cover, as & when required
Attend the scene of vehicle breakdowns to undertake repairs and enable the return of vehicles to workshops
Take responsibility for the allocated repair of vehicles to a recognised technical standard and approve their roadworthy condition
Provide training and mentorship to Fleet Apprentices in all aspects of practical and technical competencies
Be flexible within working hours, covering weekend working

Requirements

Fully recognised apprenticeship e.g. Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent experience
NVQ level 3 or City and Guilds level 3
Post qualification training and knowledge to include: Electrical Systems / Suspension Units / Service Vehicle Ancillary Equipment / Diagnostic Equipment / Manufacturer Specific Vehicle Training / Vehicle Bodybuilder
Knowledge of Health and Safety at work/ COSHH/ I,P&C
Ability to work unsupervised
To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment
Certified training on hybrid and fully electric vehicles
Ability to work under pressure to time critical deadlines
Full UK Driving Licence plus full or provisional category C1 entitlement at point of application (must be willing to obtain full C1 entitlement within 6 months of employment)
Experience in a motor vehicle repair and servicing role (equivalent to a minimum of 4 years including apprenticeship period)
Experience of working on a range of vehicles to include specialised fleet
Automotive electrics

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