Job summary
The Driver Cleaners are responsible for ensuring the vehicles are collected and delivered to places of maintenance and repair and back to their Operational location according to plan in a timely manner with minimum disruption to Operations.
Main duties of the job
The Driver Cleaners are responsible for ensuring the vehicles are collected and delivered to places of maintenance and repair and back to their Operational location according to plan in a timely manner with minimum disruption to Operations.
To ensure vehicles in their location are clean and presented at the highest standards. The Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust operates a Fleet of 925 vehicles, comprising of Accident and Emergency Ambulances, Rapid Response Vehicles, Patient Care Services vehicles and specialist response vehicles.
Vehicles are maintained and repaired through a combination of in-house workshops and third party suppliers. The in-house workshops are located in South East and North Wales, the vehicles based in Central and West and parts of South East areas are maintained predominantly by third party suppliers.
All accident repair work is undertaken by approved accident and repair Centres throughout Wales.
The post holder will be required to carry out the collection and delivery of vehicles and parts to and from Ambulance stations, workshops, suppliers and other locations as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
#RemarkablePeople
Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.
The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.
Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Full driving license with a maximum of 3 points Must have C1 Category
Desirable
- 5 GCSE C or above
- D1 Category on driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving a varied range of vehicles
- Experience of cleaning vehicles or equipment
Desirable
- Previous experience of infection control/cleaning
- Experience of managing a stock control system
- Experience of driving light commercial vehicles.
- History of working within the motor trade/engineering or Ambulance service.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements including Risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
- Experience of dealing with customers in the retail Motor Trade
Values
Essential
- High degree of personal integrity, aware of the need for confidentiality when required
- Able to work alone and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include: compassion :care and competence
Other
Essential
- Flexible in working hours including bank holidays and be prepared to work late, nights and at weekend where the need arises.
- Ability to drive between sites.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills (must be able to complete relevant paperwork accurately and legibly)
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Literacy and Numeracy level 2
- Full driving license with a maximum of 3 points Must have C1 Category
Desirable
- 5 GCSE C or above
- D1 Category on driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving a varied range of vehicles
- Experience of cleaning vehicles or equipment
Desirable
- Previous experience of infection control/cleaning
- Experience of managing a stock control system
- Experience of driving light commercial vehicles.
- History of working within the motor trade/engineering or Ambulance service.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements including Risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
- Experience of dealing with customers in the retail Motor Trade
Values
Essential
- High degree of personal integrity, aware of the need for confidentiality when required
- Able to work alone and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Committed to the values based principles of high quality patient care to include: compassion :care and competence
Other
Essential
- Flexible in working hours including bank holidays and be prepared to work late, nights and at weekend where the need arises.
- Ability to drive between sites.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills (must be able to complete relevant paperwork accurately and legibly)
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
