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East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Broadland; In loco; GBP 14.000 - 19.000; Part-time

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East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking an Operational Support Driver (bank). The role involves the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles, performing extended road tests, and reporting any defects to workshop staff to ensure vehicles are ready for use in emergency and non-emergency care.

As a bank/zero-hours position, you will support the Trust’s fleet across the region with flexible hours, contributing to 24/7 urgent care services across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire,

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Operational Support Driver (bank) | East of England Ambulance Service Trust

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Company: East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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 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, 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.

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust