About this role
Job summary
Fleet Driver - Alfreton
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aFleet Driverto join our team based inAlfreton.
This is a part time position, working on athree-week rotating shift pattern (07:00-17:00) Week1 Weds-Thurs Week2 Mon-Tues Week3 Thurs-Fri
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
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 Desirable
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 Sherwood Park
Willow Drive
Annesley
NG150DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)