Fleet Logistics Assistant / Driver BRIDLINGTON | Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service is seeking a Fleet Logistics Assistant/Driver to support the movement and care of operational vehicles. This full-time role involves driving, light mechanical repairs, and logistics tasks. The ideal candidate will hold a C1 driving licence and be capable of problem-solving in a dynamic environment. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave increasing with service

Contributory pension

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee support services

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Capable of carrying out light mechanical repairs such as replacing bulbs and wipers.
• Experience in logistics tasks requiring moderate lifting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision across a large geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Drive various vehicles across the county for local and county-wide tasks.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure vehicles are fuelled.
• Assist workshop staff with manual tasks and report vehicle damage immediately.

Skills

C1 driving licence

Logistics tasks

Light mechanical repairs

Problem-solving

Job description

An exciting position has arisen to join the Yorkshire Ambulance Service as a Fleet Logistics Assistant/Driver. This is a full-time, permanent role based on a 4 on 4 off shift within the Fleet Department.

As a Fleet Logistics Assistant, you will work as part of the Fleet, Estates and Facilities Team, supporting the transportation, movement, and care of operational and non-operational vehicles for maintenance, repair, and staffing requirements.

This role is primarily driving, requiring a C1 driving licence. Additionally, the successful candidate must be capable of carrying out logistics tasks, including light mechanical repairs (such as replacing bulbs and wipers, checking tyre pressures, jump-starting vehicles) and moderate lifting tasks related to delivering oils and lubricants to ambulance stations.

This support role is vital for the department and Trust, involving driving various vehicles across the county for local and county-wide tasks. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicles are fuelled, completing daily vehicle checks, maintaining cleanliness of workshop facilities, and supporting vehicle maintenance and audits.

The post involves working with minimal supervision, across a large geographical area, using initiative to solve problems. The role also includes maintaining a safe working environment and supporting workshop technical staff as needed.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service covers nearly 6,000 square miles, serving over five million people, with more than 7,100 staff and 1,300 volunteers providing 24/7 emergency and healthcare services.

Benefits include flexible working, annual leave increasing with service, a contributory pension, NHS discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, employee support services, and opportunities for career development.

The role includes assisting with vehicle maintenance, fitting parts, topping up oils, jump-starting, towing, and supporting vehicle commissioning and audits, with appropriate training provided.

Applicants should be prepared to assist workshop staff with manual tasks, report vehicle damage immediately, and comply with all relevant SOPs and standards.

For full details, see the attached job description. The advert closes on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.