About HATS
Healthcare And Transport Services (HATS) Group provides services for the transport of children and adults with special needs for multiple London Boroughs and has operations across the UK in Birmingham, Manchester, Yorkshire and Wales. HATS also provides high-quality non-emergency and high dependency and mental health patient transport services (PTS) to the NHS, Local Authorities, and their associated bodies.
Job Description - Mechanic / Technician
NVQ level 3 Mechanic Technician
Starting Salary £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
45-50 hours - shift flexibility required.
Base location – HATS vehicle workshop, London SE16 3LP.
We are looking for a skilled NVQ level 3 Mechanic Technician to maintain and repair our vehicles at our Southeast London workshop. You will be responsible for troubleshooting issues and fixing them aiming to maximum reliability and functionality. They should be well-versed in complex mechanical or electronical systems of vehicles and have excellent problem-solving abilities.
Responsibility’s - will include but are not limited to.
- Routine maintenance & servicing
- Knowledge of use of diagnostic scanner tool
- Planned maintenance inspections (PMI)
- MOT preparation and repair
- Tyre fitting, wheel balancing and repairs
- Wheel torque and quality control
- Wheel balancing
- Battery replacement
- brake replacements discs and pads shoes and drums etc
- clutch replacements and repairs
- steering and suspension repairs
- light bulbs and lamp replacements
- attend vehicle breakdowns and recover back to depot.
- make sure all vehicles are road worthy and compliant.
To service, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles and specialist ambulance equipment to emergency use standards, using the requisite skills and expertise in line with current Health and Safety legislation. The post holder will be able to work without close supervision to the highest standards to achieve acceptable levels of quality on vehicles specifically and distinctly designed for HATS Group.
Interpret and implement technical service data and statutory maintenance standards to ensure that all work performed is in excess of the minimum standard defined. Examine, inspect, and rectify ambulance and equipment faults including functional testing together with their scheduled servicing.
Service, maintain, adjust, or repair vehicles and their components to a high standard utilising the necessary tools, equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Keep up to date with vehicle developments.
As part of your training and development you will be required to attend training courses as and when necessary. The service also offers staff the opportunity of personal development plans. Liaise on technical issues and to work alongside manufactures as and when the need arises.
Report in a timely manner on vehicle defects, accident damage and other issues related to vehicles or workshops to the Operations Director
Apply the company policies in respect of maintenance practice and standards and ensure that maximum benefit is obtained in terms of equipment available and to ensure economic use of materials minimising total maintenance costs.
The post holder must be prepared to travel to other company sites, to meet the requirements of the company for operational, training and business continuity purposes.
Additional Information
HATS is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees as well as maintaining a workforce that broadly reflects the local communities we serve. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.
Important:
· The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we must close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
· Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
· If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means that your application was not successful.
· During the recruitment process your Identity Documentation (i.e. passport, driving licence, visa, etc.) will be scanned and retained.
· HATS are regulated by [the Care Quality Commission – regulator of Health and Social Care in England ] / [Care Inspectorate Wales]
· HATS safer recruitment and selection procedures promotes the safeguarding and welfare of children and adults at risk
· If your role is patient or service user facing, you will be required to have a full enhanced adults and children DBS.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £35,000-£45,000
Annual leave -22 days plus bank holidays
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Company van
- Tools supplied unless preferred otherwise.
- Irtec Training (PSV vehicle inspection training)
- LOLER Training.
- Diesel heater training.
- Opportunity to progress within the company.
- Employment assistance programme
- Monthly prize draws include holidays, event tickets and more.
Schedule:
- 9–10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime available
Experience:
- Working in the motor industry: 2-3 years (required)
- Diagnostic device experience.
- hybrid and electric vehicle system.
Licence/Certification:
- UK manual driving licence - no more than 6 points (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: Stockholm Road site, London SE163LP (Potential mobile work when required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
