Do you enjoy helping people, staying calm under pressure and making a genuine difference every day?
Looking for a role where you'll combine driving with patient care, working independently while supporting vulnerable people to safely reach essential medical appointments?
If you're a confident driver with a caring nature and excellent people skills, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role at a Glance
Ambulance Driver (Non Emergency)
Wokingham, Berkshire (Field Based)
£13.00 per hour + Overtime (OTE circa £38,000)
Full Time | Permanent
Shift Pattern: 8-12 Hour Shifts | 5 Days On / 2 Days Off | 24/7 Operation
Benefits: Free Parking | Full Training | Paid Travel During Shift | Meaningful Career Supporting Your Community
Pedigree: Trusted Independent Ambulance Service Delivering Compassionate Patient Transport Across the South of England
About Us
L&T Ambulance Service provides professional, compassionate patient transport services, helping people safely travel to and from hospitals, treatment centres and healthcare appointments.
Our patients rely on us every day, and we're proud of the caring, professional team that delivers this vital service across the region.
The Opportunity
This is far more than simply driving an ambulance.
You'll provide safe, comfortable transport for patients who may be elderly, vulnerable or experiencing poor health, ensuring they feel supported throughout every journey.
Although you'll begin and end every shift from our Wokingham base, you'll travel across a wider geographical area as required, transporting patients to appointments both within and outside the local region.
From the moment you clock in and collect your vehicle until you return at the end of your shift, all driving undertaken in the company vehicle is fully paid.
Where You'll Add Value
• Safely transport patients to and from hospitals, clinics and healthcare appointments
• Provide reassurance, support and excellent customer care throughout each journey
• Assist patients getting in and out of the ambulance safely and respectfully
• Drive safely while maintaining high standards of professionalism
• Complete journey records accurately
• Keep your ambulance clean, tidy and ready for service
• Respond calmly and professionally should medical situations arise
• Work independently while maintaining excellent communication with the wider operations team
About You
You'll genuinely enjoy helping people and understand the importance of compassion, patience and professionalism.
You'll also bring
• A caring, calm and friendly approach
• Confidence working independently and using your own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Pride in delivering excellent customer service
• A professional appearance and attitude
• A willingness to continuously learn and develop
Essential Requirements
• Aged 21 years or over
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• Licence held for at least 1 year
• No more than 6 penalty points
• Comfortable working 8-12 hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Able to pass a DBS check (Update Service desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us?
• Overtime available with realistic earnings around £38,000
• Full-time permanent employment
• Paid from the moment you start your shift until you return to base
• Full training provided
• Free parking
• Work that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives
• Supportive and caring team environment
• Every day brings something different
Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include
Ambulance Care Assistant, Patient Transport Driver, Care Assistant, Community Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Ambulance Driver, Patient Transport Service Driver, Emergency Care Assistant, Driver or Community Support Worker.
Apply Now
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every journey matters and your work has a genuine impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £38000.00 per year