Volunteer Vehicle Fleet Support

Southern Hospice Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated fleet volunteer to support the Facilities Team in maintaining the vehicle fleet at their hospice. This role involves performing essential vehicle checks, cleaning, and reporting any defects to ensure the fleet is always ready for use. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for car maintenance, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your skills. Join a compassionate team and make a difference in the community by ensuring reliable transportation for staff.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and interest in car maintenance are essential.
• Must be reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle checks and ensure all lights and emergency equipment are functioning.
• Perform interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles and report defects.

Skills

Good communication and listening skills

Ability to use small hand tools

Willingness to undertake training

Ability to use maintenance apparatus

Flexible and adaptable

Reliable and good time-keeping

Competent in handling hazardous materials

Physically able to carry out tasks

Current driving license

Tools

Battery driven equipment

Pressure washer

Small steps / ladder

Job description

We are looking for a fleet volunteer to work alongside the Facilities Team to help maintain the upkeep of the vehicles at our hospice. Carrying out basic checks and cleaning our small fleet of vehicles ready for our staff to use. You don't need to be a mechanic just have a good attention to detail and an interest in car maintenance!

What you will be doing:

• Carrying out vehicle checks
• Checking oil, water, screen wash, tyre treads
• Checking all lights are working
• Checking emergency equipment is in date
• Ensuring fleet folder paperwork is stocked
• Interior and exterior cleaning
• Reporting defects and notifying the Facilities Team

The skills you need:

• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to use small hand tools i.e. screwdriver
• Willingness to undertake training on Manual Handling, Health & Safety and the Control of Hazardous Substances (COSHH) and the use of specific maintenance tools where appropriate
• Ability to use maintenance apparatus including battery driven equipment, pressure washer and small steps / ladder
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to work on your own or part of our team
• Reliable and good time-keeping
• Competent in handling materials identified as hazardous in the COSHH register and the use of power tools
• Physically able to carry out allocated tasks
• You will need a current driving license and complete a license check