Fleet Logistics Assistant/driver - Wakefield, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
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Wakefield, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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We are recruiting for full time Fleet Logistics Assistant/Driver position based in Wakefield West Yorkshire.

The working hours are 4 on 4 off shift pattern 06:00 - 16:00 Monday to Sunday.

Example Pattern

WK 1 Mon / Tue/ Wed/ Thur

WK2 Tue/ Wed/ Thur/ Fri

WK3 Wed/ Thur/ Fri/ Sat

WK4 Thur / Fri / Sat / Sun

There is some flexibility required with these hours due to the nature of the role.


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 Trust wide 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 and flexibly across a large geographical area, the post holder will be expected to drive and carry out the logistics support functions of the role both within and outside West Yorkshire and Trust wide an when required.


The post holder will have experience in driving a variety of vehicles in all weather conditions and on all road types.


The post holder will be able to follow instructions and schedules as well as having the ability to plan their own workload and that of others.


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.

They will ensure that tools and equipment are kept clean, in good working order and stored appropriately.

They will become competent in assisting with adhoc 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.


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 parttime 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.


The post holder will also assist with vehicle commissioning and decommissioning and internal vehicle audits when required by the Fleet management team.


Within this role the post holder 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 with preventative maintenance by reporting defects and accident damage found on any vehicles immediately.


Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work across all stakeholder groups in a focused and diplomatic way.


  • To adopt and promote a customerfocused culture, understanding customer requirements and ensuring that communication is timely and effective
  • Ability to tact and persuasive skills to negotiate the release of vehicle from for the purpose of Fleet Maintenance requirements under pressured circumstances.
  • Ability to interpret and communicate technical information from a qualified technician to a dealership or crew at the point of vehicle handover.
Ability to undertake vehicle familiarisation with new starters as and when required.

  • Treat all stakeholder with respect, courtesy and cordiality, whilst obtaining relevant accurate information
  • Ability to promote the importance of and demonstrate vehicles check requirements
  • To work closely with
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