Auto Electrician | East of England Ambulance Service Trust - NHS

A new position has been created for an Auto Electrician with the EEAST Fleet department.

As an Auto Electrician within our NHS Ambulance Service Garage, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in our fleet of ambulances and emergency response vehicles.

Your role will be crucial in ensuring the reliability and functionality of critical electrical components, supporting the operational readiness of our vehicles for emergency medical response services.

• Blue Light Systems: carry out full installation of Blue Light Systems in response cars. Attend required training for programming, fault finding and running repairs. Carry out full decommission and removal of Blue Light Systems from response cars at end of their service.
• Radio Communications: carry out full installation of radio communications in the full range of Trust vehicles. Attend all relevant training courses and certification. Carry out full decommission and removal of Radio Communications from Trust vehicles at end of their service.
• MDVS Systems: carry out full installation of MDVS Systems in the full range of Trust vehicles. Attend all relevant training courses and certification. Carry out full decommission and removal of the MDVS from Trust vehicles at end of their service.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and components in ambulance and emergency response vehicles, including lighting, sirens, communication equipment, and auxiliary power systems.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024