Job overview
Fleet Driver / Workshop assistant – Fleet Operations
Location - Bolton South
- Hours per week average
Shift allowance applicable (approximately 12.5% USH uplift on top of basic salary)
Basic Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum (AFC Band 3)
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Fleet Driver / workshop assistant to join the team at our Bolton South workshop facility.
The role of NWAS Fleet Driver / workshop assistant is to provide a logistical solution for NWAS vehicles movement around the Trust to meet workshop requirements. Effective personal time management and planning are a key element of the role. On site support at Fleet workshops also sees daily operational requirements including general workshop assistant duties encompassing but not limited to vehicle decommissioning decal removal, general workshop assistance, and associated cleaning duties.
The successful applicant must hold a full UK driving license with full category C1 entitlement.
Main duties of the job
Working in a modern workshop environment, our Fleet Driver / workshop assistant role benefits from significant levels of training, job satisfaction, and an opportunity to progress their current skill sets and CPD whilst being supported by a dedicated management team structure, ensuring our teams have everything available to maximize vehicle throughput, reduced workshop delays and minimal supply chain frustrations.
With over 1185 vehicles across the entire NWAS Fleet, each day offers variety.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Fleet Workshop Driver and Workshop Assistant with North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in Bolton, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum - Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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