Auto Electrician - East of England Ambulance Service Trust

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Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent/relevant experience.
• Knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent.
• Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car.

Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive, specialist knowledge and experience of safety practices and techniques in Auto Electrical Repair.
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic equipment and software, demonstrating the ability to interpret wiring diagrams/diagnostic data and make informed repair decisions.
• Effective use of IT skills.

• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and components in automotive vehicles, with a focus on ambulances and emergency response vehicles.

Experience

• Significant experience working as an Auto Electrician, with a focus on diagnosing and repairing a diverse range of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Previous experience in a business vehicle maintenance environment.
• Extensive experience in vehicle mechanical engineering.

EEATS Values

• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values (Care, Teamwork, Quality, Respect, Honesty)

References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.

If you have a disability and wish to send in an alternative format of the application form please contact the Recruitment Team on 01234 243200

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The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received. If you would like to apply for this position then please keep this information in mind when preparing your submission.

Please note that if you have not had a response from us after one month of submitting your application, you have not been shortlisted for interview.