We have a fantastic opportunity for an Ambulance Fleet Assistant (AFA) to join our team based in Thurmaston, Leicestershire. This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week. 5 shifts (8 hours) per week including some weekends. The AFA's role is to ensure full compliance of routine scheduled mechanical, ancillary equipment and vehicle deep cleans. You will ensure reported defects are rectified in a timely manner whilst ensuring the fleet management system (Fleetcheck) is updated daily to reflect maintenance events that have been completed. What benefits can you expect? Life Assurance - providing colleagues and their family financial peace of mind and protection to the value of £5,000. 24/7 online/telephone GP Consultation and access to prescriptions. 2nd opinion medical support following diagnosis or where a colleague is on a treatment pathway. Cash-plan benefits, providing colleagues the option of protecting themselves in case of illness and recuperation, including dental, optical, chiropody. Unlimited mental health consultations. Unlimited physiotherapy consultations. Access to legal advice on domestic issues e.g. motoring offences, wills and probate, and personal injury. Financial guidance re retirement planning, tax savings and state benefits. Long Service Recognition Scheme - recognising colleagues for their continued service after 5 years and at 5-year intervals with an increase in annual leave. Values-based Internal Recognition Scheme with financial reward, which will lead to an annual recognition event. Refer a Friend recruitment incentive scheme with financial rewards. The EMED foundation, to provide support to colleagues and our local communities. Paid holiday entitlement. Pension Scheme. Blue Light Card. Uniform provided. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to support a range of health and wellbeing requirements. Flu vaccination (through an internal campaign in Autumn/Winter). Duties include: To repair, service and maintain product/equipment as per the manufacturer's guidelines as required e.g. top up washer fluid, oil change, change bulbs and wipers. Schedule and perform vehicle deep cleans to a high standard, completing all supporting documentation. Ensure any vehicle defects are promptly cleared and supporting documentation is completed. Ensure adequate supply of basic spare parts are available and maintained within the 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. 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. To be considered as an AFA, you need to: Hold a full (manual) valid UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points. Have experience of using practical and mechanical skills. Be able to complete vehicle deep cleans to a high standard. 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. Demonstrate a flexible approach with strong team working skills. Demonstrate drive, determination, and motivation to achieve business targets. About Us The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are 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.