PES Logistical Support Assistant / Driver

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Logistics Assistant within the Greater Manchester Area of the North West Ambulance Service.

The postholder will be responsible for providing logistics support in an operational sector of Greater Manchester, with the base location being Stockport or Sharston making sure that vehicles, equipment, and consumables are available for frontline staff. This role has been designed to assist and maintain the safe and effective deployment of ambulance resources by ensuring the operational environment is well-supported. The role is to work closely with operational managers, fleet department and clinical teams to maintain high standards of preparedness and support service resilience across their designated sector/area.

The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to high standards. The logistics assistant will be required to hold a full driving licence appropriate for driving an ambulance and may be required to work across a number of locations in the sector/area. This role involves physical work, coordination of tasks, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, emergency healthcare environment.

The post holder will report to the relevant Group Manager and work in close contact with the local leadership team. They will undertake a range of duties including routine vehicle readiness checks, ensuring vehicles are clean, fuelled, roadworthy and appropriately equipped.

Main duties of the job

Restocking of consumables, coordination of equipment servicing, and supporting the fleet team to coordinate vehicle movements for maintenance, deep cleaning, or other operational requirements. Coordination of vehicle movement will include driving ambulances and rapid response type vehicle of both the traditional type engine and electric type vehicles.

Ensure all medical equipment is clean, functional, in-date and appropriately stored. Support the calibration, servicing, and repair of medical equipment by liaising with appropriate internal departments and external suppliers. Identify and remove faulty or expired equipment and ensure timely reporting and replacement.

You will be able to carry out everyday tasks on digital platforms, such as data entry or accessing information. Tasks will include ordering, receipting, tracking, and the reporting of issues with equipment and vehicles. Systems such as SafeCheck the trust’s quality management system, asset tracking software, fleet systems, oracle procurement system and DCIQ incident tracking system, will require the ability to navigate and use basic digital tools.

The post will predominantly operate on a Monday to Friday day shift basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship.

Please ensure that you have read and understood the job description and person specification before applying.