Fleet Logistics Assistant / Driver SHEFFIELD

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

Job summary

A regional health service provider is seeking a Fleet Logistics Assistant in Sheffield. The role involves driving and light vehicle maintenance, requiring a C1 driving licence and experience in logistics tasks. The candidate will work in a team, ensuring vehicles are in optimal condition and assisting with operational logistics. Ideal for those looking for a full-time permanent position with responsibilities across varied locations.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

NHS Discounts

Car lease schemes

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience of driver/handyperson and maintenance duties.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience with larger vehicles.
• Competent in assisting light vehicle maintenance after training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ad hoc light vehicle maintenance including fitting bulbs and topping up oils.
• Ensure vehicles are fuelled and carry out daily checks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workshop and tools.

Skills

Ability to complete tasks & achieve results

Able to analyse information

IT skills - able to use Outlook & Cleric

Education

Driving licence with C1/D1 categories

5 GCSE's minimum level C or NVQ level 2 or equivalent

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

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Job responsibilities

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 SOPs, 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Driving licence with C1/D1 categories
• 5 GCSE's minimum level C or NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses & experience.

Skills

• Ability to complete tasks & achieve results
• Able to analyse information
• IT skills - able to use Outlook & Cleric

Experience

• Significant first hand experience of driver / handyperson and maintenance duties. Vehicle Skills include but not limited to - fitting of bulbs / wipers / topping up oils and lubricants / vehicle cleaning/ refuelling / removing vehicle livery. General DIY skills
• Significant driving experience & a minimum of 3 years experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Sheffield Europa Fleet Ambulance Workshop

Sheffield Europa Fleet Ambulance Workshop