Job summary
We are excited to advertise for the role of Fleet Driver in Lincolnshire. We have multiple roles available which can be seen in the below rota pattern.
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun FT1 0700-1730 0700-1700 0700-1700 0700-1700 FT2 0700-1700 0700-1700 0700-1700 0700-1700 FT3 0700-1700 0700-1700 0700-1700 0700-1700 PT1 0700-1700 0700-1700 PT2 0700-1700 0700-1700
We are looking for 3 full time candidates and 2 part time candidates, there is potential opportunity for job shares among our full time roles depending on appropriate criteria.
Vacancies are based at various locations around Lincolnshire which can be discussed at interview but primarily based in Mid and North Lincolnshire.
With a flexible approach to both hours and duties, applicants must have a full clean driving licence (minor speeding offences may be considered), with category C1 - new style licence. You must be reliable and have the ability to work without supervision. Relevant previous work experience would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role includes driving Trust vehicles to and from Ambulance Stations, fleet workshops and 3rd party providers. You will also be required to deliver parts/consumables around Lincolnshire, the wider organisation and other ad‑hoc tasks as required.
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
* Compassion: Continually showing compassion to our patients and each other
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To carry out driving duties on behalf of the trust, moving trust vehicles primarily within the trust boundaries but occasionally beyond these.
* To collect and deliver parts, tools, medical equipment and drug wraps and other items as requested to assist in day to day service delivery.
* To adhere to trust values.
* To ensure cleanliness and roadworthiness of vehicles used within role where appropriate.
* To adopt a flexible approach in response to operational needs regarding duties, base/location and hours of work.
* To maintain a level of fitness in accordance with role and attend any medical assessments to enable the post holder to safely carry out the duties post.
* To keep informed and abreast of current trends and developments within the Trust and nationally.
* To maintain personal development and competency.
* To undertake any other duties as requested.
* Will be responsible for personal professional development continuous.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum 2 years driving experience
* C1 Driving licence
Experience
Desirable
* Relevant previous work experience
* Experience of working without supervision
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
MID/NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
Lincolnshire
LN6 3QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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