Apprentice Light Vehicle Mechanic
Scottish Ambulance Service · Scotland · AB22 2XE
About the role
Trainee Vehicle & Equipment Technician 🛠️
Ready to dive into the world of keeping essential vehicles rolling? We're looking for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow into fully competent technicians for the Scottish Ambulance Service. You'll gain hands-on experience in inspecting, servicing, and maintaining our vital fleet and equipment, all while adhering to DVSA guidelines and our own high standards. 🚑
What You'll Do:
- Undergo comprehensive training to master the inspection, servicing, and maintenance of Scottish Ambulance Service vehicles and equipment. 🔧
- Assist in servicing and maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles according to manufacturer and Scottish Ambulance Service schedules, under the guidance of the Fleet Maintenance Manager or Chargehand. 🚗
- Support the team in carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repair work on Scottish Ambulance Service vehicles, NHS vehicles, and any other vehicles or equipment needing attention. 🤝
- Contribute to maintenance work that meets professional accredited standards and Scottish Ambulance Service Quality Guidelines, aligning with specialist technical engineering grades and recognised industry benchmarks. ✨
- Gain experience in carrying out essential mechanical engineering procedures and ensure all related documentation is completed accurately and on time. 📝
- Learn how to access and utilise complex technical data for in-depth problem-solving and diagnostic assessments, including the use of computerised maintenance recording systems. 💻
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a valuable career in a crucial sector! 🌟
Key responsibilities
- Assist with the inspection, servicing, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Assist in carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repair work on various vehicles and equipment.
- Assist with maintenance work adhering to professional accredited standards and quality guidelines.
- Assist with mechanical engineering procedures and ensure accurate documentation.
- Support learning how to access complex technical data for problem solving and diagnostic assessment.
Entry requirements
Essential qualifications (- Ability to use hand tools in a safe manner. - Basic understanding of mechanical components. - A reasonable level of oral and written communication. - Effective interpersonal skills, including active listening and interpreting instruction. - Good concentration and analytical skills. Ability to understand, recall and record relevant information. - Ability to work in a time sensitive environment to the highest quality with competing and changing priorities. - Ability to follow procedure and take instruction from others. - A reasonable level of fitness to meet the physical nature of the role. - Ability to travel between college and work locations.)