Fleet Support Driver

Fleet Support Driver

Posted for Daft As A Brush

Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle

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Our ambulances are the lifeblood of Daft as a Brush’s patient transport service and keeping them roadworthy is a team effort!

As a Fleet Support Driver, you’ll help move vehicles for handovers, maintenance checks, and cleaning, making sure every ambulance is ready for action.

You won’t be carrying patients, but you’ll be a vital cog in the machine, helping us deliver safe, reliable transport for those who need it most.

If you enjoy driving, like a bit of variety, and don’t mind swapping your satnav for a squeegee now and then, this could be the role for you.

• Fleet movement & support
• Move ambulances and support vehicles between DAAB House, garages, and service points for scheduled maintenance, cleaning, or handovers.
• Assist with vehicle handover procedures, ensuring keys, paperwork, and equipment are transferred correctly.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks (fuel, tyres, cleanliness) before and after moving vehicles.
• Report any defects, damage, or concerns promptly to the Fleet Manager, Maintenance & compliance
• Support regular maintenance schedules by ensuring vehicles are in the right place at the right time.
• Help keep vehicles clean and tidy, inside and out (no need to bring your own sponge—unless you’re attached to it)
• Follow DAAB’s safe driving policies and procedures, including licence checks and health declarations. Teamwork & communication
• Work closely with the Fleet Manager, Volunteer Manager, and other drivers to coordinate vehicle movements.
• Represent DAAB professionally when interacting with garages, service providers, and the public.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements and handovers.

Hours to suit a variety of requirements inc weekends and evenings

What skills do I need?

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Good overall health and physical ability to move vehicles and equipment.
• Reliable, punctual, and organised.
• Willingness to follow safe driving and vehicle maintenance procedures.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to DAAB’s values and safeguarding policies. Desirable (nice-to-haves)
• Experience driving larger vehicles (ambulances, minibuses, vans)
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Previous experience in a fleet, logistics, or transport support role.
• Sense of humour and a love of variety.

What you’ll gain

• A warm, supportive team; induction and ongoing training.
• Confidence and transferable skills in fleet support and logistics.
• The satisfaction of keeping a much-loved charity’s fleet running smoothly (plus the occasional free biscuit).
• Reimbursed expenses in line with policy.

Practical bits

• Induction & training: Fleet support basics, DAAB policies, and safe driving procedures.
• Supervision: Regular check-ins with your supervisor and open-door support from the team.
• Accessibility: We’ll make reasonable adjustments, please tell us what you need to volunteer comfortably