Job Description

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is looking to recruit an enthusiastic experienced Driver to join the existing Transport & Logistics team (non-patient facing).
The role is based out of our site in Fulwood Preston. This role is for an experienced driver for all areas of the Trusts footprint (5,400 square miles) delivering/collecting samples, stock, parcels, letters stock receipt, stock accounting etc etc, therefore a valid clean driving license for use in the UK is required with demonstrable experience
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a natural team player but must be able to work with a minimum of supervision using their own initiative particularly when solo working. The ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the Trust (including the public) is essential; they must be confident and tolerant of dealing with queries from internal/external customers. Candidates must have competent administration skills and attention to detail when using the Trust system(s).
This is a physical role, and the successful applicant will have to be fit and able to complete physical tasks on a day-to-day basis. Such tasks will be lifting, carrying stock (bulky), stock taking and accountancy and stock rotation.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
242-4748
Job locations
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the full and Person Specification before applying for this role.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

• Recruitment Dates: Wednesday 16th July - COB 22 July 2025.
• Interview Date: 04thAugust 2025.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the full and Person Specification before applying for this role.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

• Recruitment Dates: Wednesday 16th July - COB 22 July 2025.
• Interview Date: 04thAugust 2025.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full Clean Driving License

Desirable

• ADR Licence holder
• General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - Including Mathematics and English

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences - good inter personal skills
• Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator
• Ability to manage, organise and prioritise own workload
• Literate/numerate
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Service skills
• Smart appearance
• The job involves a significant level of manual handling in a wide variety of storage areas therefore a high degree of mobility is necessary.

Knowledge
Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Basic knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages
• Local knowledge of area, however there will be requirement to work at and visit other Trust sites.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full Clean Driving License

Desirable

• ADR Licence holder
• General standard of education GCSE or equivalent - Including Mathematics and English

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills appropriate for a wide range of audiences - good inter personal skills
• Ability to function both as a team player and self-motivator
• Ability to manage, organise and prioritise own workload
• Literate/numerate
• Problem solving skills
• Customer Service skills
• Smart appearance
• The job involves a significant level of manual handling in a wide variety of storage areas therefore a high degree of mobility is necessary.

Knowledge
Desirable

• Knowledge of data protection and understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Basic knowledge and proficiency of I.T. packages
• Local knowledge of area, however there will be requirement to work at and visit other Trust sites.