Operational Support Driver (bank)

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Barton Mills; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a Fleet Driver to handle the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles between locations, workshops and repairers.

You will perform pre-drive vehicle checks, undertake extended road tests after repairs, and report faults to the Workshop Supervisor before vehicles return to service. The role supports flexible working and serves a large East of England region.

Responsibilities

• Safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles between locations, workshops and repairers.
• Ensure vehicles are driven safely and economically and are identifiable as Trust vehicles.
• Carry out extended road tests of vehicles during collection/delivery to be ready for use.
• Report defects found during road tests to Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager before handover.
• Report faults if a vehicle is moved for emergency response to Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager.
• Keep fuel card and mobile phone secure; report loss or theft promptly to Workshop Supervisor or Manager.
• Maintain contact with Fleet Administrators and Workshop staff to confirm availability for work.
• Work across a diverse region with proximity to London and the North Sea coast; flexible working possible.

Job description

Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles this is primarily from Trust locations to both Trust workshops and other designated vehicle repairers.

To ensure all vehicles are driven in a safe and economical manner at all times, bearing in mind that the vehicles are easily identified as belonging to the Trust.

To carryout extended road tests of vehicles during both collection and delivery to ensure the vehicles are ready for use by the Trust.

The collection and delivery of Trust vehicles along with the undertaking of extended road tests of vehicles prior to them going back in to service.

Therefore before any vehicle is driven the individual is to undertake a check of the vehicle to ensure it has legal tyres, functioning lights, sufficient coolant, and fuel for the journey being completed.

To undertake extended road tests after either a Trust workshop or other vehicle repairer have undertaken repairs to the vehicle. To report any defects that arise during the road test to either the Trust Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager, prior to the vehicle being handed over to the user of that vehicle.

If a vehicle is being moved to enable the vehicle to be used for emergency response / rescue missions in other areas of the trust. The driver must report any faults that may arise during a collection and delivery journey to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager, prior to handing over the vehicle to the user.

To be responsible for the safe keeping of any fuel card or mobile phone issued to the individual during their period of work and to return such items prior to end of their duty. To report as soon as practicable any loss or thief of such items immediately to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager.

To maintain contact with Fleet Administrators, Workshop Supervisors, Fleet Workshop Managers to keep them informed of their availability for work.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Phil Hembling Job title: Fleet Administrative (Compliance) Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07736 623978