Fleet Driver- Cumbria | North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

North West Ambulance Service; Workington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An emergency services provider in the UK is seeking a Fleet Driver / Workshop Assistant to manage vehicle logistics and support operations at their workshops. Candidates must hold a Full UK driving licence with Category C1 entitlement. The role offers a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 annually and benefits including extensive training and NHS pension scheme enrollment. Enjoy a fulfilling career serving the community with variety every day.

Benefits

Significant levels of training and CPD support

Enrolment into the NHS pension scheme

Access to discounted NHS car hire schemes

Secure on-site parking facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

Additional 12.5% salary uplift for a rotating shift pattern

Responsibilities

• Motor vehicle logistics and movement around the Trust to meet workshop requirements
• Daily operational support at fleet workshops
• Vehicle decommissioning, decal removal, and associated cleaning duties
• Other general workshop assistance as required

Skills

Full UK driving licence with full Category C1 entitlement

Job description

Fleet Driver / Workshop Assistant – Fleet Operations

Location: Cumbria

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, average

Shift allowance: Approximately 12.5% USH uplift on top of basic salary.

Basic Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per annum (AFC Band 3)

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fleet Driver / workshop assistant to join the team at our Wallasey workshop facility. The role of NWAS Fleet Driver / workshop assistant is to provide a logistical solution for NWAS vehicles movement around the Trust to meet workshop requirements. Effective personal time management and planning are a key element of the role. On site support at Fleet workshops also sees daily operational requirements including general workshop assistant duties encompassing but not limited to vehicle decommissioning decal removal, general workshop assistance, and associated cleaning duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Motor vehicle logistics and movement around the Trust to meet workshop requirements
• Daily operational support at fleet workshops
• Vehicle decommissioning, decal removal, and associated cleaning duties
• Other general workshop assistance as required

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with full Category C1 entitlement

Benefits

• Significant levels of training and CPD support
• Enrolment into the NHS pension scheme
• Access to discounted NHS car hire schemes
• Secure on-site parking facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Additional 12.5% salary uplift for a rotating shift pattern covering 365 days per year

About the Trust

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 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. It provides non‑emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

With over 1,185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.

Application

If all of this is of interest, and you wish to learn more, then simply follow our link to the application process.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.