Fleet Controller (Managerial) - Logistics - North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions

Employer: North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions

Employer type: NHS

Site: Unit 16-32 Pallion West Industrial Estate

Town: Sunderland

Salary: £46,290 - £57,214

NEASUS pay bands are NOT NHS Agenda For Change

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 26/02/2025 23:59

Fleet Controller

Managerial

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the provision of ambulances across the North East of England. The successful postholder will thrive in a high-pressure environment, making strategic decisions on fleet availability and offering guidance to keep the fleet on the road.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the NEASUS Management Team, the post holder will be accountable for the comprehensive management and administration of the fleet, overseeing the full vehicle lifecycle. This includes ensuring the correct recording of new vehicles in the fleet management system, scheduling maintenance, and managing the disposal process at the end of the vehicles' operational life.

Additionally, the role will involve supervising the Logistics Team Leader and supporting workload coordination to ensure that the core fleet—comprising fully operational divisional, A&E, Rapid Response, AP, Event Cover, and PTS vehicles—is strategically positioned and available for duty at all times.

Working for our organisation

North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions (NEASUS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) which covers an area of around 3,230 square miles and serves a population of more than 2.71 million people.

NEASUS is made up of a team of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Fleet Management - Continuous and consistent awareness of the status of all operational vehicles across your fleet to make informed management and operational decisions.
• Vehicle Servicing & Repairs - Commercial vehicle and van servicing and repairs, carried out by our highly trained technicians.
• Fleet Fitting & Equipment - Vehicles equipped according to regulatory and clinical best practice to perform a specific care response.

Person specification

Work Experience / Achievements

• Significant experience working in a fleet environment. Experience in managing within a planned budget limit. Have experience in a management / supervisory role.
• Experience in managing specialist vehicles, including blue light vehicles and equipment. Vehicle technician qualification. Project management qualification. Setting up new contracts/business. Have a good understanding of the safety issues relating to the vehicles including Health and Safety legislation, Handling and Moving regulations, COSHH regulations.

Knowledge / Educational Achievements

• NVQ level 3 or higher in a related discipline. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance standards.
• Degree qualification in a related subject. Knowledge of how the ambulance service delivers its services to patients and the role of the fleet service within the Ambulance Service. Specialist knowledge of fleet products and associated ambulance equipment. An understanding of Standing Financial Instructions and Ambulance operational Procedures.

Skills and Behaviors

• Competent in the use of IT systems (including MS Office Packages and a Customer Relationship Management system). Demonstrate continuous professional development. An ability to make decisions and work under pressure.

Other Requirements

• Full manual driving licence.
• Driving licence to include category C1.