VEHICLE TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC

Location: Rayleigh, Essex

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Rate of pay: up to £45,000 depending on experience

 

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified mechanic to service, maintain and perform repairs on PTS/Emergency Ambulances and van fleet vehicles. The role will cover the local area and may involve travel to and from different sites.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Primary duties are the repair and maintenance of emergency/non-emergency vehicles, fleet vans

• Carry out and evaluate preventive maintenance schedules

• Conduct repairs on the brake, engine, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, transmission, ignition, air suspension systems, exhaust, axle assemblies, and related systems on all types of equipment

• Replace and repair tyres on a range of vehicles

• Report and record any unsafe practices or workplace hazards

• Ensure all incidents are promptly recorded

 

Essential Criteria

• Comprehensive knowledge of motor vehicles and previous experience in a similar environment.

• City & Guilds Automotive or equivalent

• Have a full UK manual driving license with less than 6 penalty points

• Strong diagnostic skills

• Able to remain calm under pressure

• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task whilst under pressure

• Proven ability to be flexible within an environment

• Must have excellent attention to detail

• Previous responsibility for the maintenance of a large, varied fleet

 

Employee Benefits

• 28 days holiday entitlement per annum including Bank Holidays

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Eligibility for discounts with retailers and travel agents; online and on the high street