Operations Support Driver

East of England Ambulance Service Trust; Broadland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency service provider based in Broadland is seeking individuals for vehicle collection and delivery roles. The position requires safe driving practices and adherence to vehicle safety checks. Candidates should be willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays. The role is crucial in supporting front-line services by ensuring vehicles are ready for emergency response at all times. This company values diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the capability to drive vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Ability to conduct vehicle checks including tyres, lights, and coolant.
• Must maintain contact with fleet administrators and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collection and delivery of Trust vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are safe for use, reporting any defects.
• Conduct extended road tests before vehicles return to service.

Job description

Overview

Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day? The operational Support directorate at the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust are a dedicated and vital support network which assists our front-line clinicians in providing excellent care to people living in the East of England, 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

This role will involve shift working including early and late shifts you will be expected to work weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• We have positions available across the Trust region as follows: Hellesdon/Norwich - Full Time and Part-time, 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.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

EEAST Values

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 all counties. We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through the 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.