Fleet Vehicle Technician - Sherwood Park
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves servicing and mechanically repairing Ambulances and Fast Response vehicles at a new workshop facility. It's an opportunity to broaden mechanical experience on specialized emergency service equipment and the general fleet. The technician will maintain a range of Trust vehicles including minibuses, cars, and support vehicles. The work hours are 07:00 - 17:00 on a shift rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Essential criteria
- City & Guilds/NVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- C1 driving licence
- City & Guilds/NVQ in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent
- C1 driving licence
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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East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Fleet Vehicle Technician - Sherwood Park
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
The post will entail the servicing and mechanical repairs of Ambulances and Fast Response vehicles at our new workshop facility. It is an exciting opportunity to broaden your mechanical experience to work on the specialised equipment on emergency service vehicles as well as our Fleet.
You should have an appropriate Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent, with one years post training experience of working on vehicles of all types but in particular LCVs up to 7.5 tonnes would be advantageous.
An MOT testers certificate and auto electrical skills would be an advantage. The applicant will need a C1 Driving Licence or be prepared to attain this within the 9 month probation period.
The hours of work are 07:00 - 17:00 on a shift rota including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Pay is NHS Band 5 plus recruitment and retention payment of 15% plus extra uplift on top for working shifts.
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity exists for a qualified Motor Vehicle Technician to join our team based at our Sherwood Park Workshop. The role involves maintaining a range of vehicles and their associated equipment operated by the Trust including Ambulances, minibuses, cars and support vehicles.
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