Main area 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
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.
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
* 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
* Ability to complete tasks & achieve results
* Decision making skills Essential Able to analyse information Essential IT skills – able to use
Experience
* 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
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the communities and patients we serve across the Yorkshire region. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts candidates from all sections of the community and signals our commitment to embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.
As an inclusive organisation we welcome applicants irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people with lived experienced from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people from the LGBT+ community, people with caring responsibilities and people with disabilities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process, for applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy, and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability under the “Disability Confident Scheme”.
Please note the salary range stated in advertisements is calculated on a pro rata basis if the vacancy is part time.
Please note, certain benefits above may differ for zero hours workers, including annual leave entitlement, which is determined in line with working time directive regulations.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & vulnerable adults. Many of our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Should this position be subject to a DBS check the cost will be recovered from your salary as a one-off payment. Currently the charges made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (incl. application fee) are £54.40 for an enhanced check and £26.40 for a standard check.
Any correspondence regarding an application will be sent electronically via the Trac Jobs Website to the email address that was provided at the time of the application. It is important, therefore, that you read your emails on a regular basis and respond as necessary.
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service Trust reserves the right to close adverts before the published closing date due to high volumes of applications received.
Please note, the selection processes at Yorkshire Ambulance Service are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
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