Driver (bank)

EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!

Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:

• Great employee benefits: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/employee-benefits
• Our equality networks: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/our-equality-networks
• Our vision & values: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/about-us/our-vision-and-value

Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance: https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/join-the-team/working-for-us/how-to-apply

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Job overview

Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of Trust vehicles this is 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 carryout 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

The collection and delivery of Trust vehicles along with the undertaking of extended road tests of vehicles prior to them going back in to service.

Therefore 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.

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.

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.

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 end of their duty. To report as soon as practicable any loss or thief of such items immediately to the Workshop Supervisor or the Workshop Manager.

To maintain contact with Fleet Administrators, Workshop Supervisors, Fleet Workshop Managers to keep them informed of their availability for work.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted

Person specification

Assessment

• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Held a UK Driving Licence for a minimum of 12 months
• C1 Licence

Personal

• Flexibility of working hours

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.

If you have a disability and wish to send in an alternative format of the application form please contact the Recruitment Team on 01234 243200

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The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received. If you would like to apply for this position then please keep this information in mind when preparing your submission.

Please note that if you have not had a response from us after one month of submitting your application, you have not been shortlisted for interview.