Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

We are seeking a Fleet Administrator to join our team on a fixed term 6 month contract. The Fleet Administrator is responsible for ensuring all vehicles comply with current legislation and in accordance with St John Ambulance’s fleet policy to maximise vehicle utilisation and availability. This is a busy role where you will be required to supervise the scheduling of all mechanical servicing ensuring the fleet is fit for purpose and ensure all defected vehicles and equipment are repaired in line with SJA policies and procedures.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Have significant experience of working within an administrative role and possess strong organisational ability
• Possess strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels
• IT literacy with the ability to use MS Office to an intermediate level
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work to service level agreements

About The Role:

• To work as part of the Fleet Team and provide support to the National Compliance Manager, supporting the Regional Managers and Coordinators as required.
• Liaise and communicate with all 3^rd party Suppliers, repair agents and maintenance providers with regard to all vehicle maintenance.
• Be responsible for the legal and compliance of the fleet scheduling all Pre Planned Maintenance which covers MOT’s, annual and mileage services, safety inspections, winch tests, Air Con and Heater Servicing, electrical testing, fire extinguisher services, scheduled cleans and Road Fund Licence.
• Be responsible for updating the Fleet Management System including all vehicle/s documentation and related paperwork.
• Be responsible for initial processing, recording and appropriate distribution of all Notices of Intended Prosecutions, Penalty Charge Notices and supply appropriate vehicle tracking information.

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response, Night Time Economy and Homelessness outreach) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes).

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.