Job summary
- Main area
- Logistics
- Grade
- Managerial
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 340-FleetControl-02-25
- Employer
- North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Unit 16-32 Pallion West Industrial Estate
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £46,290 - £57,214 NEASUS pay bands are NOT NHS Agenda For Change
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Fleet Controller
Managerial
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the provision of ambulances across the North East of England. The successful postholder will thrive in a high pressure environment, making strategic decisions on fleet availability and offering guidance to keep the fleet on the road.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the NEASUS Management Team, the post holder will be accountable for the comprehensive management and administration of the fleet, overseeing the full vehicle lifecycle. This includes ensuring the correct recording of new vehicles in the fleet management system, scheduling maintenance, and managing the disposal process at the end of the vehicles' operational life.
Additionally, the role will involve supervising the Logistics Team Leader and supporting workload coordination to ensure that the core fleet—comprising fully operational divisional, A&E, Rapid Response, AP, Event Cover, and PTS vehicles—is strategically positioned and available for duty at all times.
Working for our organisation
North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions (NEASUS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) which covers an area of around 3,230 square miles and serves a population of more than 2.71 million people.
NEASUS are made up of a team of experts with extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Fleet Management - Continuous and consistent awareness of the status of all operational vehicles across your fleet to make informed management and operational decisions.
- Vehicle Servicing & Repairs - Commercial vehicle and van servicing and repairs, carried out by our highly trained technicians.
- Fleet Fitting & Equipment - Vehicles equipped according to regulatory and clinical best practice to perform a specific care response.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a key member of the NEASUS Management Team, the post holder will be accountable for the comprehensive management and administration of the fleet, overseeing the full vehicle lifecycle. This includes ensuring the correct recording of new vehicles in the fleet management system, scheduling maintenance, and managing the disposal process at the end of the vehicles' operational life.
Additionally, the role will involve supervising the Logistics Team Leader and supporting workload coordination to ensure that the core fleet—comprising fully operational divisional, A&E, Rapid Response, AP, Event Cover, and PTS vehicles—is strategically positioned and available for duty at all times.
Person specification
Work Experience / Achievements
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working in a fleet environment. Experience in managing within a planned budget limit. Have experience in a management / supervisory role.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing specialist vehicles, including blue light vehicles and equipment. Vehicle technician qualification. Project management qualification. Setting up new contracts/ business. Have a good understanding of the safety issues relating to the vehicles including Health and Safety legislation, Handling and Moving regulations, COSHH regulations.
Knowledge / Educational Achievements
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or higher in a related discipline. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance standards
Desirable criteria
- Degree qualification in a related subject. Knowledge of how the ambulance service delivers its services to patients and the role of the fleet service within the Ambulance Service. Specialist knowledge of fleet products and associated ambulance equipment. An understanding of Standing Financial Instructions and Ambulance operational Procedures.
Skills and Behaviors
Essential criteria
- Competent in use of IT systems (including MS Office Packages and a Customer Relationship Management system). Demonstrate continuous professional development. An ability to make decisions and work under pressure.
Other
Essential criteria
- Full manual driving licence
Desirable criteria
- Driving licence to include category C1
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gary Edmundson
- Job title
- Head of Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- N/a
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