We have a fantastic opportunity for an
Automotive Fleet Assistant
(AFA) to join our team based in Burgess Hill, Sussex.
The AFA position is to ensure full compliance of routine scheduled mechanical, ancillary equipment and vehicle deep cleans at all times. You will ensure reported defects are rectified in a timely manner whilst ensuring the fleet management system (Fleetcheck) is updated daily to reflect maintenance events that have been completed.
The role will manage VOR (vehicle off road) and update daily, ensure defects are cleared and vehicle deep cleans with supporting documentation uploaded. Cover scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repairs in an efficient and effective manner. Control parts stock levels ensuring these are replenished as used.
What benefits can you expect?
£11.50 per hour.
40hrs per week spread over 5 shifts within a working week – flexible hours of attendance based on business requirements.
Life Assurance – providing colleagues and their family financial peace of mind and protection to the value of £5,000.
24/7 online/telephone GP Consultation and access to prescriptions.
2nd opinion medical support following diagnosis or where a colleague is on a treatment pathway.
Cash-plan benefits, providing colleagues the option of protecting themselves in case of illness and recuperation, including dental, optical, chiropody.
Access to mental health consultations.
Access to physiotherapy consultations.
Access to legal advice on domestic issues e.g. motoring offences, wills and probate, and personal injury.
Financial guidance re retirement planning, tax savings and state benefits.
Long Service Recognition Scheme – recognising colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals with an increase in annual leave.
Values-based Internal Recognition Scheme with financial reward, which will lead to an annual recognition event.
Refer a Friend recruitment incentive scheme with financial rewards.
The EMED foundation, to provide support to colleagues and our local communities.
Paid holiday entitlement.
Pension Scheme.
Blue Light Card.
Uniform provided.
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to support a range of health and wellbeing requirements.
Flu vaccination (through an internal campaign in Autumn/Winter).
Other duties include:
Travel to any EMED bases (within Sussex/Surrey) to repair, service and maintain product/equipment as per the manufacturer’s guidelines as required.
Carry out checks and replacements of electrical components, within EMED guidelines.
Ensure tools and spare parts are always kept safely, securely and maintained.
Ensure adequate supply of basic spare parts are available and maintained within the Sussex Contract and any defects reported as per the defect process.
Work safely, ensuring Health and Safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to.
Advise Fleet management team where a product cannot be successfully repaired to a safe standard.
On the occasion equipment cannot be repaired on site arrange for the equipment to be returned to manufacturer or arrange for the manufacturer to attend base.
Equipment that had been involved in an incident. Report this to the Fleet management team.
Carry out service and repair in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
Ensure all vehicles for disposal are de-kitted before collection and a log of all equipment has been taken.
To be considered as an AFA, you will need to be:
Essential
Experience of repairing and servicing mechanical products.
Experience of using practical and mechanical skills.
Ability to read and interpret blown view drawings.
Demonstrate the ability to identify improvements to processes and services.
Always demonstrate a positive and professional approach to customers and colleagues.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, including ability to work to tight deadlines and to act on own initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating professionalism and ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of people, including customers, colleagues and suppliers.
Experience of providing excellent customer service.
Strong commercial appreciation of the company’s markets and industry.
Have a client focused, pragmatic approach and ability to think on your feet.
Demonstrate a flexible approach with strong team working skills.
Demonstrate drive, determination, and motivation to achieve business targets.
Hold a full, current driving licence for driving in the UK.
Desirable
Ferno ancillary equipment accreditation (training will be given).
Webasto vehicle heater training / competency (training will be given).
Eberspacher vehicle heater training / competency (training will be given).
Our Values
C ollaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.
A*gile
– *We listen, learn and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.
R eliable – We do what we say we will do, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.
E*mpowered
– *We are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.
About Us
The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 3000 colleagues across 50 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.
EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
UK Driving licence with 6 points or less (required)
Work Location: In person
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Automotive Fleet Assistant
(AFA) to join our team based in Burgess Hill, Sussex.
The AFA position is to ensure full compliance of routine scheduled mechanical, ancillary equipment and vehicle deep cleans at all times. You will ensure reported defects are rectified in a timely manner whilst ensuring the fleet management system (Fleetcheck) is updated daily to reflect maintenance events that have been completed.
The role will manage VOR (vehicle off road) and update daily, ensure defects are cleared and vehicle deep cleans with supporting documentation uploaded. Cover scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repairs in an efficient and effective manner. Control parts stock levels ensuring these are replenished as used.
What benefits can you expect?
£11.50 per hour.
40hrs per week spread over 5 shifts within a working week – flexible hours of attendance based on business requirements.
Life Assurance – providing colleagues and their family financial peace of mind and protection to the value of £5,000.
24/7 online/telephone GP Consultation and access to prescriptions.
2nd opinion medical support following diagnosis or where a colleague is on a treatment pathway.
Cash-plan benefits, providing colleagues the option of protecting themselves in case of illness and recuperation, including dental, optical, chiropody.
Access to mental health consultations.
Access to physiotherapy consultations.
Access to legal advice on domestic issues e.g. motoring offences, wills and probate, and personal injury.
Financial guidance re retirement planning, tax savings and state benefits.
Long Service Recognition Scheme – recognising colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals with an increase in annual leave.
Values-based Internal Recognition Scheme with financial reward, which will lead to an annual recognition event.
Refer a Friend recruitment incentive scheme with financial rewards.
The EMED foundation, to provide support to colleagues and our local communities.
Paid holiday entitlement.
Pension Scheme.
Blue Light Card.
Uniform provided.
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to support a range of health and wellbeing requirements.
Flu vaccination (through an internal campaign in Autumn/Winter).
Other duties include:
Travel to any EMED bases (within Sussex/Surrey) to repair, service and maintain product/equipment as per the manufacturer’s guidelines as required.
Carry out checks and replacements of electrical components, within EMED guidelines.
Ensure tools and spare parts are always kept safely, securely and maintained.
Ensure adequate supply of basic spare parts are available and maintained within the Sussex Contract and any defects reported as per the defect process.
Work safely, ensuring Health and Safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to.
Advise Fleet management team where a product cannot be successfully repaired to a safe standard.
On the occasion equipment cannot be repaired on site arrange for the equipment to be returned to manufacturer or arrange for the manufacturer to attend base.
Equipment that had been involved in an incident. Report this to the Fleet management team.
Carry out service and repair in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
Ensure all vehicles for disposal are de-kitted before collection and a log of all equipment has been taken.
To be considered as an AFA, you will need to be:
Essential
Experience of repairing and servicing mechanical products.
Experience of using practical and mechanical skills.
Ability to read and interpret blown view drawings.
Demonstrate the ability to identify improvements to processes and services.
Always demonstrate a positive and professional approach to customers and colleagues.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, including ability to work to tight deadlines and to act on own initiative.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating professionalism and ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of people, including customers, colleagues and suppliers.
Experience of providing excellent customer service.
Strong commercial appreciation of the company’s markets and industry.
Have a client focused, pragmatic approach and ability to think on your feet.
Demonstrate a flexible approach with strong team working skills.
Demonstrate drive, determination, and motivation to achieve business targets.
Hold a full, current driving licence for driving in the UK.
Desirable
Ferno ancillary equipment accreditation (training will be given).
Webasto vehicle heater training / competency (training will be given).
Eberspacher vehicle heater training / competency (training will be given).
Our Values
C ollaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.
A*gile
– *We listen, learn and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.
R eliable – We do what we say we will do, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.
E*mpowered
– *We are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.
About Us
The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 3000 colleagues across 50 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.
EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
UK Driving licence with 6 points or less (required)
Work Location: In person
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