Vehicle Maintenance Technician Role in Chertsey with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Chertsey, Surrey

Type
Permanent

Salary (£)
£29,970 to £36,483 a year

About SECamb
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECamb) keeps emergency care on the road. Their Chertsey workshop plays a critical part in supporting frontline ambulance operations. They maintain a wide and complex fleet, and their technicians are the ones making sure every ambulance is safe, reliable, and ready when lives depend on it. If you’ve got a strong background in vehicle maintenance and want a role where your work truly matters, this might be the right move.

Job details

Benefits

• NHS pension scheme – build security for your future
• Cost of living allowance – additional financial support based on location
• Overtime and unsocial hours pay – extra income for weekend or bank holiday shifts
• Supportive work environment – work alongside a skilled and friendly team
• Main dealer training – develop your skills with structured learning
• Cycle to work and car schemes – save on transport with NHS salary sacrifice options
• Employee wellbeing tools – access mental health support and NHS discounts

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance
• Full UK driving licence and C1 entitlement
• Current or recent experience in the motor trade
• Confidence diagnosing faults and repairing modern vehicles
• Familiarity with health and safety standards in a workshop environment
• Flexible with working hours including weekends and bank holidays

Salary Details

The role pays £29,970 to £36,483 annually, aligned with NHS Band 5. Additional pay applies for unsocial hours, and you’ll also receive a cost of living allowance based on the area.

About the Role

This is hands-on work that keeps ambulances mission-ready. As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you’ll be based at the Chertsey workshop, working on a large fleet including Mercedes Sprinter and Vito, Fiat Ducato, Skoda, Iveco, and DAF vehicles.

You’ll inspect, service, and repair essential systems and emergency equipment, keeping things roadworthy and compliant. This job isn’t just about fixing vans. It’s about enabling care teams to save lives. You’ll recover broken-down vehicles safely, prepare ambulances for ministry testing, and use diagnostic tools to solve tricky issues.

With main dealer training on offer and real opportunities to grow, this role gives you both stability and variety. And because the workshop runs 7 days a week, you’ll be part of a rota that respects your time while supporting urgent needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Service and repair a fleet of specialist ambulances and support vehicles
• Carry out inspections, testing, and diagnostics to high safety standards
• Recover broken-down vehicles without additional risk or damage
• Communicate effectively with managers and colleagues about scheduling and repairs
• Prepare vehicles for Class IV and VII testing as required
• Follow safety procedures to protect yourself, the team, and the public
• Apply company maintenance policies and update vehicle records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SECamb promotes a culture of respect and inclusion. They welcome applicants from all communities and are committed to making the workplace fair, safe, and supportive for everyone.

Employer Details

• Company Name: SECamb
• Address: Chertsey Workshop, Guildford Road, Ottershaw, Chertsey, KT16 0PJ
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs

Reference Number
278-VMTC-0625-NNR

How To Apply
Looking to get hands-on with a career that really moves? Apply now and help keep emergency services rolling strong.