Driver (bank)

East of England Ambulance Service; Kempston; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles, primarily from Trust locations to both Trust workshops and other designated vehicle repairers.

To ensure all vehicles are driven in a safe and economical manner at all times, bearing in mind that the vehicles are easily identified as belonging to the Trust.

To carry out extended road tests of vehicles during both collection and delivery to ensure the vehicles are ready for use by the Trust.

Main duties of the job

1. The collection and delivery of Trust vehicles along with the undertaking of extended road tests of vehicles prior to them going back into service.
2. Before any vehicle is driven, the individual is to undertake a check of the vehicle to ensure it has legal tyres, functioning lights, sufficient coolant, and fuel for the journey being completed.
3. To undertake extended road tests after either a Trust workshop or other vehicle repairer have undertaken repairs to the vehicle. To report any defects that arise during the road test to either the Trust Workshop Supervisor or Workshop Manager, prior to the vehicle being handed over to the user of that vehicle.
4. If a vehicle is being moved to enable the vehicle to be used for emergency response/rescue missions in other areas of the trust, the driver must report any faults that may arise during a collection and delivery journey to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager, prior to handing over the vehicle to the user.
5. To be responsible for the safe keeping of any fuel card or mobile phone issued to the individual during their period of work and to return such items prior to the end of their duty. To report as soon as practicable any loss or theft of such items immediately to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager.
6. To maintain contact with Fleet Administrators, Workshop Supervisors, and Fleet Workshop Managers to keep them informed of their availability for work.

About Us

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east. At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24-hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pa

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

247-OSE-BDrivr-B-0425

Job locations

Kempston

Kempston

MK42 8AA

Job Description

Responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Person Specification

Assessment Essential

1. Full Clean Driving Licence
2. Held a UK Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months
3. C1 Licence

Personal Essential

1. Flexibility of working hours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Kempston

Kempston

MK42 8AA

Employer's website

https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk