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Helpdesk Administrator
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent: Section 2 unsocial for out of hours working
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (NIGHTS Mon - Thurs 19:00 -05:00 / Tuesday to Friday 21:00 -07:00 rotating)
Job ref
174-FLAW-020725
Employer
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Fleet Management, Unit M
Town
Wakefield
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/07/2025 23:59

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Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust logo

Fleet Logistics Assistant / Driver WAKEFIELD NIGHTS

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting position has arisen to join the Yorkshire Ambulance Service as a Fleet Logistics Assistant/ Driver This 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. 

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.

Working for our organisation

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:
•    Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
•    27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
•    Contributory Pension.
•    NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
•    Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.
•    Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
•    Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
•    Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

Check out our YAS One Team Simulation! https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.html    

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

They will become competent in assisting with ad hoc light vehicle maintenance with the appropriate training from a technical lead. This will include the fitting a fast part such as bulbs and wipers. Topping up vehicles with the appropriate oils and lubricants. Jump starting vehicles, towing. Assisting with vehicle commissioning and decommissioning and internal vehicle audits.


They will also assist workshop technical staff with appropriate support as and when required, for example lifting / supporting in jobs that may require manual assistance.

The post holder will also assist in preventative maintenance in the reporting of any accident damage found on any vehicles immediately.
Primary duties will be compliance with all relevant SOP’s, controls and standards, both national and Trust specific.


To see full details of the role including job overview and person specification, please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Driving licence with C1/D1 categories
  • 5 GCSE’s minimum level C or NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses & experience.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective communicator (both verbal & written)
  • Ability to complete tasks & achieve results
  • Decision making skills Essential Able to analyse information Essential IT skills – able to use

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant first hand experience of driver / handyperson and maintenance duties. Vehicle Skills include but not limited to – fitting of bulbs / wipers / topping up oils and lubricants / vehicle cleaning/ refuelling / removing vehicle livery. General DIY skills
  • Significant driving experience & a minimum of 3 years experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car
Desirable criteria
  • Experience driving long journeys

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerThe Learning Awards - Apprenticeship ProgrammeArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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Name
Vicky Audsley
Job title
Fleet Administration Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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