Service Centre Team Leader - Derriford

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization seeks a Team Leader to oversee equipment and fleet management across a vast geographical area. This role involves guiding a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of maintenance, compliance, and patient care. We value leadership that embodies compassion and innovation, and we provide ample professional development opportunities. If you're ready to make a difference in emergency services, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

37.5-hour standard workweek

Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus public holidays

Pay enhancements for out-of-hours, shift, and overtime work

Generous pension scheme

Opportunities for career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking at Trust sites

Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes

Access to various discounts across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of fleet management and maintenance.
• Ability to achieve departmental KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with maintenance and service plans.
• Oversee implementation of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Guide professional teams in fleet and equipment management.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Compliance Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Job description

As a Team Leader, you will guide and support a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the safe and effective use of our fleet and equipment across the South West. Your role is vital in maintaining the high standards of care our patients expect.

The Service Centre Team Leader is responsible for the daily leadership of professional teams, ensuring vehicle and equipment maintenance meets the highest standards.

You will ensure compliance with maintenance and service plans, meeting departmental KPIs and job cycle times. Additionally, you will oversee the implementation of continuous improvement and workplace methodologies for fleet maintenance activities.

Demonstrating compassionate and collaborative leadership, you will support a diverse team and aim to enhance the Fleet and Equipment service across a large geographical area.

Working with us means being part of an organization providing emergency and urgent care 24/7 across England's largest ambulance region, covering 10,000 square miles and responding to approximately 2,650 incidents daily.

Our commitment is to continually improve patient care, reflected in our five-year strategy. We employ over 6,000 staff and are supported by over 575 volunteers.

If you embody our values of one team, compassion, and innovation, and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. We offer the necessary skills, resources, and development opportunities to help you succeed, with prospects for progression and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• 37.5-hour standard workweek
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out-of-hours, shift, and overtime work
• Generous pension scheme
• Opportunities for career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking at Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to various discounts across the UK

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: John Whell
Job Title: Fleet & Equipment Area Manager
Email: [e-mail]