Fleet Logistics Assistant/ Driver

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Sheffield is seeking a Fleet Logistics Assistant. This full-time role involves driving various vehicles, performing light mechanical repairs, and assisting with fleet operations. Ideal candidates will have a C1 driving licence and experience in delivering excellent service across broad geographic areas. The position offers a vital contribution to the logistics function within the organization, ensuring operational efficiency and safety standards are met.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Capable of performing light mechanical repairs like changing bulbs and wipers.
• Familiarity with vehicle maintenance and cleanliness standards.
• Prepared to work flexibly across a wide geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation and care of vehicles for maintenance and staffing.
• Ensure vehicles are fuelled and daily checks are complete.
• Assist with light vehicle maintenance and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

C1 driving licence

Experience in driving a variety of vehicles

Problem-solving initiative

Job description

An exciting position has arisen to join the Yorkshire Ambulance Service as a Fleet Logistics Assistant/ Driver This position is a full-time permanent roll based out of our Sheffield Fleet Workshop site working Monday to Friday 07:00 - 15:00 . As a Fleet Logistics Assistant, you will be working as part of the Fleet, Estates and Facilities Team and directorate supporting the transportation, movement and care of operational and non-operation vehicles for maintenance, repair and staffing requirements. This is primarily a driving role and will require the applicant to have a C1 driving licence. There is also a requirement for the successful candidate to be capable of carrying out a number of additional logistics tasks to assist fleet operations. This involves light mechanical repairs (bulbs/ wipers /checking tyres pressures / jump starting vehicles) as well as some moderate lifting tasks associated with the delivery of oils and lubricants to Ambulance stations in addition to other tasks. This is an integral support role which provides an essential service for the department and Trust. The applicant should be experienced in driving a variety of vehicles across the county, as the role requires the candidate to carry out both local and county wide driving tasks. The post holder will be required to perform duties associated with the provision of a logistics function for Operational and Non-Operational Vehicles and associated Medical Devices within the Trust, providing a safe and effective service. Post holders will provide a high standard of service delivery in relation to the collection and delivery of vehicles, vehicle parts, medical devices and any other such items deemed necessary under the management of the Fleet Department. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring vehicles are fuelled, and that all vehicle daily checks are completed on all vehicle movements. The post holder will be required to work with minimum supervision, flexibly across a large geographical area and use initiative in problem solving. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle workshop facilities (mess rooms, working bays, toilets and all office areas). Ensuring that workshops sites, interior and exterior are clean to make a safe working environment in line with relevant legislations. Ensures that tools and equipment are kept clean, in good working order and stored appropriately. They will become competent in assisting with ad hoc light vehicle maintenance with the appropriate training from a technical lead. This will include the fitting a fast part such as bulbs and wipers. Topping up vehicles with the appropriate oils and lubricants. Jump starting vehicles, towing. Assisting with vehicle commissioning and decommissioning and internal vehicle audits. They will also assist workshop technical staff with appropriate support as and when required, for example lifting / supporting in jobs that may require manual assistance. The post holder will also assist in preventative maintenance in the reporting of any accident damage found on any vehicles immediately. Primary duties will be compliance with all relevant SOP's, controls and standards, both national and Trust specific. To see full details of the role including job overview and person specification, please see attached job description.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities. We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live. We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.