Operations Support Driver Barton Mills | East of England Ambulance Service Trust

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

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in Barton Mills, Suffolk is seeking a dedicated individual for vehicle handling. Responsibilities include the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles, conducting pre-drive checks, and ensuring readiness for emergency response. The candidate should be available for shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays, contributing to the Trust's mission of providing urgent care across a diverse region. Join us in making a tangible difference every day to those in need of critical medical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are driven safely and economically.
• Perform pre-drive checks for vehicle readiness.
• Report defects during road tests.
• Maintain fuel card and report losses.
• Support emergency vehicle movements.

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 is 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles from Trust locations to both Trust workshops and other designated vehicle repairers.
• 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.
• Carry out extended road tests of vehicles during both collection and delivery to ensure the vehicles are ready for use by the Trust.
• Pre‑drive checks to verify that the vehicle has legal tyres, functioning lights, sufficient coolant and fuel for the journey.
• Report any defects that arise during the road test to either the Trust Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager before the vehicle is handed over to the user.
• Maintain the safe keeping of any fuel card or mobile phone issued during the period of work and return such items prior to the end of duty. Report any loss or theft immediately to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager.
• Keep contact with Fleet Administrators, Workshop Supervisors and Fleet Workshop Managers to inform them of availability for work.
• Support the movement of vehicles for emergency response or rescue missions in other areas of the Trust, reporting faults that arise during a collection and delivery journey to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager before handing over the vehicle.

We have positions available across the Trust region as follows: Barton Mills, Suffolk – Full Time.

Why Work with EEAST

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.

EEAST Commitment to Diversity

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 also support employees in achieving a balance between work and other priorities through flexible working requests.

How to Apply

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
2. Complete the Supporting Statement – your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks before receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (including existing unserved disciplinary sanctions), your offer may be withdrawn.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.