Ambulance Drivers & Attendants
Code: 53-3011.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£35,450
Range: £27,350 - £45,960
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Ambulance Driver
Chair Car Driver
CPR Ambulance Driver (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Ambulance Driver)
Driver
Driver Medic
ECA (Emergency Care Attendant)
Emergency Vehicle Operator
EMS Driver (Emergency Medical Services Driver)
First Responder
Medical Van Driver (Medi-Van Driver)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
- Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
- Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Helpdesk or call center software
Computer aided dispatch software
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
management
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Health
medicine and dentistry
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Attention
do two or more things at the same time
pay attention to something without being distracted
Controlled Movement
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Adaptability
Empathy
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Cooperation
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Ambulance Drivers & Attendants
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Ambulance Drivers & Attendants is £35,450. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £27,350, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £45,960 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Ambulance Drivers & Attendants typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Ambulance Drivers & Attendants include: Microsoft Excel, Computer aided dispatch software, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£27,350
Median Annual (Average):
£35,450
90th Percentile (Senior):
£45,960
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