Fleet Logistics Assistant / Driver WAKEFIELD NIGHTS | Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Wakefield is seeking a Fleet Logistics Assistant/Driver for a full-time permanent position. The role involves transporting vehicles, maintaining cleanliness in workshops, and performing daily vehicle checks. Candidates should hold a C1 driving licence and possess experience in varied terrains. The position offers flexible working hours, 27 days of annual leave, and other NHS benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Contributory pension

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• The applicant should have experience in driving in varied terrains.
• Candidates should complete vehicle daily checks.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in workshop facilities required.

Responsibilities

• Transport operational and non-operational vehicles for maintenance.
• Perform vehicle daily checks and ensure cleanliness.
• Assist workshop staff with light vehicle maintenance.

Skills

C1 driving licence

Experience in driving various vehicles

Problem-solving skills

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 on a 4 on 4 off shift within the Fleet Department.


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.


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 task.

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.

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:
• Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Contributory Pension.
• NHS Discounts including 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 for our workforce.

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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.


This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025