Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Medway
SECamb
Gillingham, ME8 6PLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
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 s...
As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse fleet of emergency and support vehicles.
o Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and support vehicles
o Diagnosing faults using advanced diagnostic systems, including Mercedes Star, Fiat Witech, ODIS and Autel
o Carrying out preventative maintenance and safety inspections to maximise vehicle availability.
o Preparing vehicles for MOT testing (Class IV and VII)
o Undertaking repairs involving electrical systems, welding and fabrication, hydraulics, heating and air conditioning systems.
o Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair records.
o Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, Trust policies and manufacturer standards.
o Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.
The workshop operates seven days a week between 6am and 8pm. The role is based on a shift rota and includes weekend and bank holiday working, with enhancements paid for unsocial hours.
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.
Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.
We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:
o NHS Pension Scheme
o Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
o Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities
o C1 licence training where required
o Occupational health and wellbeing support
o Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits
o Opportunities for personal and professional development
At SECAmb, we are proud of our values of Courage, Integrity and Kindness and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Motor vehicle qulifications
Essential
- 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: - NVQ Level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
Experience
Essential
- 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.
Desirable: - Experience with light commercial vehicles and small plant and machinery
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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