East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Fleet Driver - Alfreton

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Job summary

Fleet Driver - Alfreton

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aFleet Driverto join our team based inAlfreton.

This is afull-time position (37.5 hours per week), working on athree-week rotating shift pattern(07:00-17:00), includingone weekend in every three.

As a Fleet Driver, you will play avital role in supporting frontline operationsby ensuring Trust vehicles are safely and efficiently transported between Ambulance Stations, Fleet Workshops, and third-party service providers. Your work directly contributes to keeping our fleet operational and available for emergency crews, helping to deliver critical care to patients across the region.

If you're a reliable, safety-conscious driver who takes pride in supporting essential healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must hold afull, clean driving licence(minor speeding offences may be considered) and possessCategory C1 entitlement on the newer style licence.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dependable and self-motivated individuals with a flexible approach to both working hours and duties. Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence(minor speeding offences may be considered) and possessCategory C1 entitlementon the newer style licence.

You should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate a high level of reliability. Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, particularly within a fleet or logistics environment.

About us

EMAS has five values which underpins everything we do; how we deliver our services and how we work with each other. Our values were updated in 2018 to reflect our commitment to encouraging innovation, team and partnership working, and looking outwards as well as inwards.

By living these values and supporting others to do the same, we will help to make sure that EMAS is an organisation we can all be proud of.

Respect: Respect for our patients and each other
Integrity: Acting with integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons
Contribution: Respecting and valuing everyone's contribution, and encouraging innovation
Teamwork: Working together, supporting each other, and collaborating with other organisations
Competence: Continually developing and improving competence

There are many qualities you will need to make a success of being a member of the EMAS team. Some you will learn as your career develops; others are personal skills:

A willingness to work as a member of a team
Good communication skills
Good levels of fitness and manual-handling skills (for some roles)
Excellent driving skills (for some roles)
Initiative
Decision-making skills
A calm manner even in the most challenging situations
A willingness to learn and further develop your skills

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Will receive % uplift for unsocial hours / weekend working

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

335-A-1841

Job locations

Alfreton Resource Center

Alfreton

DE55 7RG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safely carry out driving duties on behalf of the Trust, primarily transporting vehicles within Trust boundaries, with occasional travel beyond as required.
Collect and deliver parts, tools, medical equipment, and other essential items to support daily service operations.
Ensure all duties are performed in line with the Trusts values and standards.
Maintain the cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles used in the role, where appropriate.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to operational needs, including variations in duties, base location, and working hours.
Maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the role and attend any required medical assessments to ensure fitness for duty.
Stay informed about current developments and best practices within the Trust and the wider healthcare sector.
Take responsibility for personal development and maintaining professional competence.
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested to support the service.
Commit to continuous professional development and actively manage your own learning and growth

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safely carry out driving duties on behalf of the Trust, primarily transporting vehicles within Trust boundaries, with occasional travel beyond as required.
Collect and deliver parts, tools, medical equipment, and other essential items to support daily service operations.
Ensure all duties are performed in line with the Trusts values and standards.
Maintain the cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles used in the role, where appropriate.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to operational needs, including variations in duties, base location, and working hours.
Maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the role and attend any required medical assessments to ensure fitness for duty.
Stay informed about current developments and best practices within the Trust and the wider healthcare sector.
Take responsibility for personal development and maintaining professional competence.
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested to support the service.
Commit to continuous professional development and actively manage your own learning and growth

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years driving experience
C1 Driving licence

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years driving experience
C1 Driving licence

Experience

Essential

Experience in a similar role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Alfreton Resource Center

Alfreton

DE55 7RG

Employer's website

https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Alfreton Resource Center

Alfreton

DE55 7RG

Employer's website

https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)