Mechanic

Job overview

Bury Workshop

An average of 37.5 hours per week is split over a shift system.

27+ days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days based on length of service.

Salary: £32,100 - £3+,075 (Band 5), depending on experience and length of service.

A Motor Vehicle Technician position has become available within the Fleet Maintenance Department for the North West Ambulance Service.

This role forms part of the shift system, operating on a two-shift pattern covering seven days a week, with working hours from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Saturdays and Sundays).

The position will be based at the Bury Workshop in the Greater Manchester area.

This technical role offers job satisfaction, combined with modern working conditions and a balance between work and personal life.

North West Ambulance Service's Fleet Operations sits within the NHS umbrella and provides essential support services for our large ambulance fleet.

Main duties of the job

Technicians are supported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring the team has everything needed to maximize vehicle throughput and minimize workshop delays and supply chain frustrations.

With over 1,150 vehicles across the entire fleet, each day presents variety and opportunities for technicians to enjoy their working environment among like-minded people.

The working hours align with the current shift system, divided across two teams spanning a seven-day week.

Each team works an average of 37.5 hours over two weeks, typically consisting of four days on shift in one week and three days on shift in the next.

Working for our organisation

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24/7 emergency services to those needing medical treatment and transport.

Our skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and transport them to hospital or other care facilities as needed.

We also offer non-emergency patient transport services for patients who cannot travel unaided due to their medical condition or clinical needs.

Alongside other emergency services, we work to ensure public safety and patient treatment during major incidents.

We deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West, providing non-emergency medical help fast, available 24/7.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria

City & Guilds certificate in motor vehicle technology or NVQ Level 3 equivalent qualifications and experience.
Good standard of education; minimum 3 GCSEs or equivalent.
Full Driving Licence.
Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
Desirable criteria

Driving Licence C1 + D1 (working towards).
MOT Tester.
Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations.
Able to communicate effectively across diverse demographic boundaries.
Strong leadership, motivational, and management skills.
Respects and upholds patient confidentiality at all times.
Able to operate equipment safely, adhering to Trust policies, procedures, and protocols.
Good communication and relationship skills.
Ability to work under strict deadlines.
Knowledge of data protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Customer service skills.
Specialist knowledge of vehicle systems.
Working knowledge of vehicle electrical components.
PC literate.
Knowledge of software systems related to diagnostic tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

The post holder must have specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems and mechanical components.
Comprehensive knowledge of various computer-based vehicle diagnostic systems and the ability to analyze and interpret information to determine the best repair option.
Ability to diagnose vehicle faults without access to diagnostic equipment.
Desirable criteria

Experience working with Vehicle Fleet Management Systems.
Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Flexible and highly motivated.
Project a professional image.
Excellent communicator capable of explaining complex technical information.
Methodical approach to tasks.
Committed to Continuing Professional Development.
Ability to develop effective working relationships and demonstrate professionalism with colleagues at all levels.
Provision of own hand tools.
Effective team member.
Able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate passion for engineering.
Desirable criteria

Society of Operations Engineers / Institute of Road Transport Engineers / Institute of Motor Industry membership.