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SUPERVISOR AT BURY WORKSHOP – North West Ambulance Service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Supervisor to join our Fleet Maintenance Department at North West Ambulance Service Fleet Workshop - Bury.

This is a permanent position attracting a Band 6 remuneration package, reflecting the appropriate level of experience and knowledge required for undertake this key position.

NWAS Band 6 salary range is £35383 - £37350 per annum, plus overtime, plus unsocial hours payment for shift working.

Working hours are 37.5 Hours per week average set out across a two-shift pattern.

Shifts are typically 12hrs per day on the following rotation -  

Week 1 - 2 days working, 3 days’ rest, 2 days working.

Followed by

Week 2 - 2 days’ rest, 3 days working, 2-day rest,

The shift pattern covers seven days per week, working within the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday, and 7:00am to 6:00pm weekends.

You will not work more than four days in any given week unless you work voluntary overtime.

This shift pattern is aimed at providing an excellent work / life balance.

As NWAS currently has a total fleet of 1100 vehicles, split across a large geographic footprint, you can be assured of a diverse and rewarding working environment.

This diversity combined with the assurance of working for an organisation that values its employees means a stimulating and satisfying career at NWAS awaits the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

Why consider a career at NWAS Fleet Workshops - ?  The opportunity to work for an employer that genuinely cares about its employees, offering outstanding work / life balance, a competitive salary package, eligibility to join NHS pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Child care vouchers. preferential car hire terms, generous annual leave allocation and the assurance of working with likeminded people.

In order to be considered for this vacancy  the following skill sets are required to support your application  -

• City and guilds Mechanics and Technicians certificate in Motor Vehicle Technology or NVQ level 3
• Diploma or Certificate in vehicle workshop management or evidence of relevant supervisory experience
• Driving Licence C1 + D1 Desirable guidance
• European Computer Driver Licence (ECDL)
• Analytical, judgemental, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent administrative, communicative, motivation and leadership skills
• Comprehensive Technical, Legislative and Health and Safety knowledge
• Ability to have a flexible approach and be able to work on own initiative.
• Work in partnership with individuals, group’s communities, and agencies.
• Financial budget control and commercial awareness skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience at a supervisory level in the management of fleet maintenance workshops.
• Working knowledge of UK and EU Transport, Construction & Use Regulations, Vehicle Inspectorate Legislation, and relevant Codes of Practice relative to Road Transport Management.

Working for our organisation

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.
We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.

Should you be successful at interview stage successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, this will be subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.

Right to work - You will be required to provide a valid right to work in the UK document. North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are only able to provide sponsorship to health care professionals under the shortage occupation list for healthcare This list can be found here Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reference checks - This will cover a minimum of a three year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two year period. In line with equality legislation, the earliest point at which we will ask health related questions is when an offer of employment has been made. Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; consideration would be given as to what would be a reasonable attendance level, based on the information available. Absences related to pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment will be excluded from these considerations. Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; search ‘employment checks’.

DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.

Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.

From 1^st September 2018, Section 2 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions will automatically apply to the calculation of unsocial hours  for all appointments that commence in post from this date (except secondments).

If you do not have regular access to your email please contact a member of the HR Hub Team on 03451122018.