South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Vehicle Maintenance Technician - Vehicle Commissioning

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Vehicle Processing Officer
A position has become available for an experienced person to join a team of staff who will be responsible for processing vehicles through the commissioning and decommissioning process within the Trust. This will be part of a process which will see new vehicles & equipment delivered across the Trust to Kent, Surrey & Sussex, as well as old vehicles & equipment removed from the fleet and put through our decommissioning process.
The vehicles will consist of DCA’s (Double crewed ambulances), SRV’s (Single response vehicles), HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), Support vehicles, Managers cars and any other vehicles or equipment the Trust wish to add / remove from the fleet.
The successful applicant will be responsible for processing the vehicles through the commissioning centre in a timely manner following delivery from the dealership, whilst working with staff from other departments and contractors who also have a part to play in processing vehicles through the commissioning centre.
Responsibilities
- Ability to work effectively in a methodical manner whilst under pressure to ensure the vehicles go out completed correctly first time without any conversion issues
- Work in line with current Health and Safety legislation
- Strong electrical knowledge of vehicle electrics and power management systems
- Involvement in elements of vehicle conversion including travelling to vehicle converters when requested (Transport will be provided)
- Medical equipment servicing & repairing following relevant training
- Covering shifts at local workshops during periods of sickness, annual leave, or increased work demand for normal day-to-day mechanical repairs of vehicles and medical equipment
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Job Details
- Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday (07.00 – 15.00hrs)
- Location: Lewes
- Flexibility: Requirement to be flexible at times with excellent time management skills
- Qualifications:
- Good working knowledge of fleet vehicles
- City & Guilds qualifications 1, 2 & 3 NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Computer skills (in-house training available)
- C1 driving licence
Benefits
- Organised candidate with accuracy and attention to detail
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities
- C1 licence training where required
- Occupational health and wellbeing support
- Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits
- Opportunities for personal and professional development


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About Us
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people. Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant, and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.
We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:
- Courage
- Integrity
- Kindness
- An inclusive environment where everyone can thrive
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Stewart Neve
- Job Title: Fleet Commissioning Manager
- Email Address: stewart.neve@secamb.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 07748920767
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