Operations Support Driver - Waveney | East of England Ambulance Service Trust

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a part-time operational vehicle support worker to ensure the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles. Responsibilities include carrying out road tests and ensuring vehicles meet legal requirements. The role requires working weekends and Bank Holidays. The diverse environment offers a chance to contribute to vital emergency care. Applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications is January 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are driven safely and economically.
• Carry out extended road tests during vehicle collection and delivery.
• Check vehicle for legal tyres, lights, coolant, and fuel before driving.
• Report any faults during a collection and delivery journey.

Job description

About the role

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.

Locations: Waveney – Part-time.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles from Trust locations to workshops and other designated vehicle repairers.
• Ensure all vehicles are driven safely, economically and 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.
• Check the vehicle for legal tyres, functioning lights, sufficient coolant and fuel before driving.
• After repairs have been undertaken, conduct extended road tests and report any defects to the Trust Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager prior to handover.
• Report any faults that arise during a collection and delivery journey to the Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager before handing over the vehicle.
• Safely keep any fuel card or mobile phone issued during the period of work, return them before the end of duty and report any loss or theft to the Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager as soon as practicable.
• Maintain contact with Fleet Administrators, Workshop Supervisors, and Fleet Workshop Managers to keep them informed of availability for work.

Benefits and Working Environment

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.

Diversity and Flexible Working

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.

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.

Pre-employment Checks

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.