Ambulance Fleet Assistant Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ambulance Fleet Assistant to join our team at EMED Group. As a key member of our fleet operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ambulance fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage vehicle off-road status and update daily records
* Ensure defects are promptly cleared and vehicle deep cleans are completed with supporting documentation
* Coordinate scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and repairs in a timely and cost-effective manner
* Carry out checks and replacements of electrical components, within EMED guidelines
* Ensure adequate supply of basic spare parts are available and maintained within the Leicester Contract and any defects reported as per the defect process
* Work safely, ensuring Health and Safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to
* Advise Fleet management team where a product cannot be successfully repaired to a safe standard
* On the occasion equipment cannot be repaired on site arrange for the equipment to be returned to manufacturer or arrange for the manufacturer to attend base
* Report equipment that had been involved in an incident, to the Fleet management team
* Ensure all vehicles for disposal are de-kitted before collection and a log of all equipment has been taken
Requirements:
* Hold a full, current driving licence for driving in the UK
* Experience of repairing and servicing mechanical products
* Experience of using practical and mechanical skills
* Ability to read and interpret blown view drawings
* Demonstrate the ability to identify improvements to processes and services
* Always demonstrate a positive and professional approach to customers and colleagues
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, including ability to work to tight deadlines and to act on own initiative
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating professionalism and ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of people, including customers, colleagues and suppliers
* Strong commercial appreciation of the company's markets and industry
* Have a client focused, pragmatic approach and ability to think on your feet
* Demonstrate a flexible approach with strong team working skills
* Demonstrate drive, determination, and motivation to achieve business targets
Desirable:
* Ferno ancillary equipment accreditation (training will be given)
* Webasto vehicle heater training / competency (training will be given)
* Eberspacher vehicle heater training / competency (training will be given)
About EMED Group
EMED Group is the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 2,500 colleagues across 50 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.
EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.