Careers at AEV

Opportunities for an Exciting Career at the Leading Ambulance & Specialist Vehicle Manufacturer – AEV.

Specialist Assembly Technician

Who are we?

We are experts in front-line Accident and Emergency vehicles, Passenger Transportation vehicles, and Emergency Response vehicles. We are proud to support our NHS by designing and building emergency vehicles and are currently in an exciting period of growth, looking for enthusiastic new team members who will share our pride in manufacturing these lifesaving vehicles.

What you’ll be doing?

In the role you will be responsible for supporting the production line assembly process, sub assembly departments in manufacturing specialist vehicles to a consistently high standard.

What will make you a suitable candidate?

  • Great organisational skills. There can be a lot happening at any given moment and nothing can afford to slip through the gaps. Day-to-day you won’t be micromanaged, so you need to be able to structure your workload independently.
  • A motivated, forward-thinking, and ambitious personality with a desire to be effective and be part of a growing business.
  • Be a respectful person
  • Good time keeping and good attitude
  • A keen eye for detail, you must be able to ensure that each component you complete is done correctly and meets quality standards.
  • The ability to work in a team is essential as each member of the team must complete their work to the correct high standard and on time to keep the production line running efficiently.

Main Responsibilities and Requirements

  • All areas of exterior and interior trim, standard and additional elements as part of the conversion – such as fitting vehicle flooring, seats, tracking, vents and window fitting, interior locker / cabinet systems.
  • Able to work with all types of trim material, mild steel, s/steel, aluminium, fiberglass, composite, plywood, ABS, general plastics, vinyl and carpet
  • Ability to use a variety of consumable materials, polyester filler, sealants, panel wipe, glues, aerosol paints and primers and structural adhesives.
  • Ability to use a good range of hand and power tools
  • Working in line with Company standards, H&S requirements, ISO 9001 and 14001

Key Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Previous experience working in a Vehicle Fitter/Bodybuilding / Automotive role is preferred but not essential as we will provide training.
  • Works well under pressure and to deadlines
  • Experience working independently, and to be supportive within a wider team
  • Good communicator both verbally and written
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, right-first-time attitude
  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions

What we offer

  • The opportunity to work with some of the most committed, technical, and motivated people you could hope to work with.
  • Enthusiastic owners who care about excellence in the product produced
  • An environment where honesty, communication and initiative are always recognised and valued.
  • A chance to develop yourself into an integral long-standing member of our business and to learn high technical skills in vehicle assembly.
  • Good benefits, including:
- a 4-day working week, Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 16:15pm
- Peoples pension scheme 
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays 
- In house training
  • AEV operates a price work scheme after normal working hours

What to do if you’re interested

Apply! Send us your CV and show us that you’re the right person to join the team at AEV

Online applications are always best way to show your interest, but if that’s not possible then you can apply by phone, or post.

Please send CVs to mark.kerrigan@aevuk.com

By post – our address is

Advanced Emergency Vehicles (AEV)
Unit 4a
West 26 Ind Estate
​Littlewood Drive
​Cleckheaton
BD19 4TQ

Stores Operative

Advanced Emergency Vehicles design, develop, and manufacture the most innovative emergency service and front-line vehicles, for fleets of all sizes. We are proud to support our NHS by designing and building emergency vehicles and are currently in an exciting period of growth, looking for enthusiastic new team members who will share our pride in manufacturing these lifesaving vehicles.

Due to AEVs rapid growth we need to strengthen our material control team and ensure business continuity. Therefore, we are advertising for a Stores Operator to help support our warehouse & inventory control processes.

This is a hands-on role where you will be expected to work alongside the existing warehouse team.

Description

Job Title: Stores Operative

Reporting to: Stores Manager

Good benefits, including:
– a 4-day working week, Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 16:15pm
– Peoples pension scheme
– 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
– In house training

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage the storage, receiving and distribution of material within the warehouse and electrical stores
  • Receiving and verifying shipments.
  • Stocking both warehouse, electrical stores and lineside locations
  • Helping to resolve any material issues and minimize stockouts
  • Always maintain a clean and organised stores environment supporting improvement projects.
  • Inventory management tracking stock levels and ordering replenishment materials
  • Report any non-conformities or potential issues into the Stores Manager
  • Drive an FLT unloading and loading delivery vans and lorries
  • Ability to learn new skills
  • Good motivator and positive attitude
  • Respectful attitude towards team members and peers

Skills & Capabilities:

The role is physically demanding with lots of bending, stretching kneeling and lifting.

Valid FLT Counterbalance license

Willing to support the business when overtime is needed.

Applicants must be reliable, clean and tidy with good communication skills and be passionate about delivering good customer service.

Closing time for application:

The closing date for this role is by 4:15pm Thursday 28th May.

Please contact Alison Foster If you are interested in applying for this role via her email below.

Email address: alison.foster@aevuk.com