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

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service is looking for a full-time Fleet Logistics Assistant/Driver at their Sheffield site. The role involves driving vehicles, performing light mechanical repairs, and supporting workshop staff. Key benefits include flexible working hours, 27 days annual leave, and NHS discounts. The successful candidate should have a valid C1 driving licence and basic mechanical knowledge. Application deadline is December 3, 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

27 days annual leave

Contributory pension

NHS discounts

Car lease schemes

Employee assistance service

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid C1 driving licence.
• Experience in driving various types of vehicles across the county.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to perform light repairs.
• Ability to lift items safely as required.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles for local and county-wide tasks.
• Perform light mechanical repairs as needed.
• Deliver items to ambulance stations and maintain vehicle standards.
• Assist technical staff and manage workshop cleanliness.
• Handle vehicle commissioning and accidental damage reporting.

Skills

Valid C1 driving licence

Experience driving a variety of vehicles

Basic mechanical knowledge

Physical ability for moderate lifting

Strong initiative and problem-solving skills

Job description

Position Overview

An exciting full‑time permanent role as Fleet Logistics Assistant / Driver based at the Sheffield Fleet Workshop site (Monday to Friday 07:00‑15:00). The role supports the Fleet, Estates and Facilities Team within the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Trust, assisting with transportation, movement, and care of operational and non‑operational vehicles for maintenance, repair and staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a variety of vehicles across the county, including local and county‑wide tasks.
• Perform light mechanical repairs (bulbs, wipers, tyre pressure checks, jump‑starting vehicles).
• Assist with delivery of oils, lubricants and other items to ambulance stations.
• Collect and deliver vehicles, vehicle parts and medical devices as required.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled and daily checks completed on all movements.
• Maintain cleanliness of workshop facilities, tools and equipment in line with legislation.
• Support workshop technical staff with manual handling and lifting tasks.
• Assist with vehicle commissioning, decommissioning, audits and reporting of accident damage.
• Operate with minimum supervision, working flexibly across a large geographical area.
• Comply with SOPs, controls and Trust standards.

Qualifications

• Valid C1 driving licence.
• Experience driving a variety of vehicles across the county.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform light repairs.
• Physical ability to carry out moderate lifting tasks.
• Strong initiative, problem‑solving and independent work skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working including part‑time hours, job shares and agile working (role dependent).
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service.
• Contributory pension.
• NHS discounts (shops, restaurants, gyms, etc.).
• Car lease and other salary‑sacrifice schemes.
• Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
• Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
• Well‑respected, committed and supported staff networks.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust serves a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber, providing a 24‑hour emergency and healthcare service. The Trust covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025.