Fleet Logistics Assistant / Driver

Job summary

An exciting position has arisen to join the Yorkshire Ambulance Service as a Fleet Logistics Assistant/ DriverThis position is a full-time permanent roll based on a 4 on 4 off shift within the Fleet Department.

As a Fleet Logistics Assistant, you will be working as part of the Fleet, Estates and Facilities Team and directorate supporting the transportation, movement and care of operational and non-operation vehicles for maintenance, repair and staffing requirements.

This is primarily a driving role and will require the applicant to have a C1 driving licence.

This is an integral support role which provides an essential service for the department and Trust.

The applicant should be experienced in driving a variety of vehicles across the county, as the role requires the candidate to carry out both local and county wide driving task.

Hours are 06:00 -17:15 within a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to perform duties associated with the provision of a logistics function for Operational and Non-Operational Vehicles and associated Medical Devices within the Trust, providing a safe and effective service.

Post holders will provide a high standard of service delivery in relation to the collection and delivery of vehicles, vehicle parts, medical devices and any other such items deemed necessary under the management of the Fleet Department.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring vehicles are fuelled, and that all vehicle daily checks are completed on all vehicle movements.

The post holder will be required to work with minimum supervision, flexibly across a large geographical area and use initiative in problem solving.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle workshop facilities (mess rooms, working bays, toilets and all office areas). Ensuring that workshops sites, interior and exterior are clean to make a safe working environment in line with relevant legislations. Ensures that tools and equipment are kept clean, in good working order and stored appropriately.

About us

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

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