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Transport Driver

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

CROYDON, CR0 8YY

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

To take responsibility for the efficient and reliable transportation of Trust vehicles/ equipment/ people and support Vehicle Resource Centre in the m...

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

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.

Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:

  • Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
  • Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
  • Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.

To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

  • Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
  • C1 category on driving license valid within the UK c
  • Good Standard of Education - minimum of 3 GCSES (or equivalent) at grade C to include English and Maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
  • Ability to build up good relationships with internal/ external stakeholders
  • Customer focused with proven customer care skill and positive and professional manner and attitude at all times
  • Ability to self-manage

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • A team player with good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent command of Information Technology and proficient in the use of MS Office

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

26 August 2026

Last checked

28 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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