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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Excellent communication and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Knowledge
Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge
A team player with good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge
Excellent command of Information Technology and proficient in the use of MS Office
- Experience
Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
- Experience
Ability to build up good relationships with internal/ external stakeholders
- Experience
Customer focused with proven customer care skill and positive and professional manner and attitude at all times
- Experience
Ability to self-manage
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
C1 category on driving license valid within the UK c
- Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Good Standard of Education – minimum of 3 GCSES (or equivalent) at grade C to include English and Maths
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
To take responsibility for the efficient and reliable transportation of Trust vehicles/ equipment/ people and support Vehicle Resource Centre in the mission to deliver excellent clinical care for patients by having the right equipment and products available at the right place, at the right time.,
Please note we are recruiting for x2 permanent posts at the below locations:
- x1 Permanent role, Croydon Ambulance Station, 168 Primrose Lane, Croydon, CR0 8YY
- x1 Permanent role, Greenwich Ambulance Station, 392 Shooters Hill Road, SE18 4LP
Main duties of the job
Transport ambulance service vehicles throughout the London area as requested by the Production Hub
Deliver and collect vehicles from workshops and main dealers
Assist in the transport of crews as and when required
To undertake any other reasonable request, and duties appropriate to the role
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Transport Ambulance Service vehicles throughout the London area, to and from ambulance stations, outside contractors and Fleet workshops.
To undertake any other reasonable request, and duties appropriate to the role.
To ensure all relevant documentation is completed accurately relating to vehicle operations as required.
To ensure that all vehicles are maintain and operated in accordance with policies and procedures.
Complete a visual check of vehicle before driving and report any defects
Ensure the proper and effective use and cleanliness of all cleaning equipment and materials.
To alert Fleet management of any issues or concerns that may affect service provision and safe operation of vehicles.
To be aware of all Health & Safety requirements.
Attends training courses and completes any training requirements as requested.
To be responsible for all equipment and vehicles which the post holder is required to use and also keep records as necessary.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Transport Driver with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Driver role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per annum (HCAS Dependant on location). The contract type is Permanent: day/night shift depending on location. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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