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Transport Driver

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

CROYDON, CR0 8YY £25,272 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 8 September 2026

Home Office register entry: London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, London

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Role description

Job summary

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

About us

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.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum (HCAS Dependant on location)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-3307

Job locations

CROYDON AMBULANCE STATION

PRIMROSE LANE

CROYDON

CR0 8YY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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.

Person Specification

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.