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TRANSPORT DRIVER

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

To take responsibility for the efficient and reliable transportation of Trust vehicles to and from ambulance stations, fleet workshops and other contractors throughout London, often working alone and in full compliance of current legislation
To move vehicles throughout the London area, to plan movements efficiently, and to assist workshop staff when required.

Main duties of the job

Transport ambulance service vehicles throughout the London area as requested by VRC

Deliver and collect vehicles from workshops and main dealers

Assist in the transport of crews as and when required

To undertake any other reasonable request, and duties appropriate to the role

About us

Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year PER ANNUM INCLUSIVE OF HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-2855

Job locations

VARIOUS

Various

SE1 8SD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Transport Ambulance Service vehicles throughout the London area, to and from ambulance stations, outside contractors and Fleet workshops.

To undertake any other reasonable request, and duties appropriate to the role.

To ensure all relevant documentation is completed accurately relating to vehicle operations as required.

To ensure that all vehicles are maintain and operated in accordance with policies and procedures.

Complete a visual check of vehicle before driving and report any defects

Ensure the proper and effective use and cleanliness of all cleaning equipment and materials.

To alert Fleet management of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.

To be aware of all Health & Safety requirements.

Attends training courses and completes any training requirements as requested.

To be responsible for all equipment and vehicles which the post holder is required to use and also keep records as necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Transport Ambulance Service vehicles throughout the London area, to and from ambulance stations, outside contractors and Fleet workshops.

To undertake any other reasonable request, and duties appropriate to the role.

To ensure all relevant documentation is completed accurately relating to vehicle operations as required.

To ensure that all vehicles are maintain and operated in accordance with policies and procedures.

Complete a visual check of vehicle before driving and report any defects

Ensure the proper and effective use and cleanliness of all cleaning equipment and materials.

To alert Fleet management of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.

To be aware of all Health & Safety requirements.

Attends training courses and completes any training requirements as requested.

To be responsible for all equipment and vehicles which the post holder is required to use and also keep records as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Standard of Education - minimum of 3 GCSES (or equivalent) at grade C to include English and Maths
Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
Ability to build up good relationships with internal/ external stakeholders
Customer focused with proven customer care skill and positive and professional manner and attitude at all times

Knowledge

Essential

A team player with good interpersonal skills
Excellent command of Information Technology and proficient in the use of MS Office

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Standard of Education - minimum of 3 GCSES (or equivalent) at grade C to include English and Maths
Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
Ability to build up good relationships with internal/ external stakeholders
Customer focused with proven customer care skill and positive and professional manner and attitude at all times

Knowledge

Essential

A team player with good interpersonal skills
Excellent command of Information Technology and proficient in the use of MS Office

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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