Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Medway
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will join the Medway workshop team at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on a diverse fleet of emergency and support vehicles, including ambulances and rapid response vehicles. This role involves diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, preparing vehicles for MOT, and undertaking repairs on various systems. You will ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation and Trust policies, contributing to the operational readiness of frontline services.
Essential criteria
- Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
- Must have driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2
- Good overall mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles
- Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop
- To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electrical management and computer based workshop diagnostic equipment.
- Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
- To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard Service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.
- Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery
- Motor vehicle qulifications
- Hold a recognised qualification in motor vehicle maintenance such as BTEC / HNC level or City & Guilds level 3 and above
- Must have driving licence for categories of all types of SECAmb vehicles (C1 driving licence) with no more than 3 penalty points
- NVQ Level 2
- Good overall mechanical knowledge of cars and light commercial vehicles
- Knowledge of the operation and function of a fleet maintenance workshop
- To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electrical management and computer based workshop diagnostic equipment.
- Extensive experience in the repair and maintenance of petrol and diesel vehicles, with the ability to work unsupervised on a diverse and specialised fleet.
- To have comprehensive knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including modern vehicle electronic management, and of computer based workshop diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to repair and maintain to the required standard Service vehicles which have specialised bodywork/livery and fittings.
- Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Medway
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
Looking for a role where your technical skills are valued, your development is supported, and you can work on a varied fleet without the pressure of sales targets?
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is recruiting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our Medway workshop team.
Working on a fleet of over 700 vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and specialist support vehicles, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our frontline services remain operational and ready to respond across the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking to broaden their skills through manufacturer and specialist training, including Mercedes, MAN, Fiat, Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and C1 licence training where required.
Working as part of a supportive and professional team, you'll use modern diagnostic equipment and industry-leading practices to maintain a fleet that is essential to delivering emergency and urgent care services to our communities.
Training and development We are committed to investing in your development. If you don't already hold a C1 licence, we will support you in obtaining this. You'll also receive specialist manufacturer training across our fleet, including MAN, Mercedes
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