Master Craftsperson x ; Vehicle Maintenance Technician

We are recruiting for two Vehicle Mechanics (Master Craftsperson) to be based at our Scottish Ambulance Service, Fleet Edinburgh Workshop facility, Peffermill Industrial Estate. The successful candidates may be required to work from other Scottish Ambulance Service Workshops, on occasions, you will be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team reporting to the Workshop Chargehand.

• Salary linked to skills & experience.
• Enhanced rates for pay for overtime, unsocial hours and public holiday working.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 days Public Holidays increasing with service.
• The NHS in Scotland also benefits from a no compulsory redundancy policy.
• Specialist training will be provided to build your skills and allow you to undertake specialist Emergency Service vehicle servicing and repairs on a wide range of emergency response vehicles and equipment.
• Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy offers a wide range of support services including Occupational Health Services.
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period, increasing with service.
• The opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card, which offers discounts with major high street retailers.

• Be a Vehicle Mechanic with experience in the maintenance and repair of cars and light commercial vehicles.
• Have worked in a vehicle workshop environment for several years, be qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 (or comparable qualification) or equivalent experience, which will have been gained in a vehicle workshop.
• Have experience operating in a demanding working environment with health and safety at the forefront of our operation.
• Be confident in delivering a high-quality vehicle and equipment support, with a minimum of supervision, to our front-line colleagues throughout the East Region.
• Have knowledge of electrical and tail lift repairs would be advantageous.
• Be familiar in the use of internet and e‑mail is desirable
• Hold a full driving licence with C1 entitlement

These are full‑time positions working 37 hours on a shift pattern. You may be asked to work at another workshop with a different shift pattern. You will also be required to undertake occasional overtime and public holiday working, both paid at the appropriate enhanced rate. Shifts and working hours may be subject to change due to the reduction in the working going to 36 hours in April 2026.

Informal enquiries should be e‑mailed in the first instance to the recruiting manager, Paul Gray by e‑mail or by phone ).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.