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West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a part time Vehicle Preparation Operative to join our well established team at Willenhall Hub, working 18.75 hours per week. We are looking for a motivated individual who will work as part of the team that are responsible for the Make Ready preparation of emergency vehicles, ambulances and cars. You will be responsible for the make ready preparation of vehicles and equipment ensuring vehicles are correctly stocked, cleaned and ready to meet the daily operational requirement. Successful applicants will be expected to work various shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week & 52 weeks a year including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note applicants must be fully flexible as this post may initially be working nights only. This post now has a linked banding agreement and therefore, once you have completed 4 years in post as a Vehicle Preparation Operative you will move from Band 2 to Band 3 giving salary progression. Please note that due to the banding of this post the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, in order to be eligible to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.
Job Responsibility
Make Ready preparation of emergency vehicles, ambulances and cars
Ensure vehicles are correctly stocked, cleaned and ready to meet daily operational requirement
Coordinate deep cleaning programme with vehicle servicing schedule
Assist Fleet Services with vehicle inspection and minor running repairs
Contribute to daily provision of staff for Make Ready function
Provide on call capability for Make Ready function
Ensure effective communications with staff
Make reports on accidents, injuries, loss or damage to vehicles/equipment, abuses, hazardous conditions
Lift and carry supplies
Wash vehicles
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned
Adhere to Health and Safety
Attend required courses and meetings
Maintain confidentiality
Participate in major incidents and relevant exercises
Requirements
Experience of stock taking
Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
Effective communication skills
Full UK driving licence including full category C1 entitlement
Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
Good standard of general education minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification whilst in post within the first 12 months of the role
Must be willing to undertake any training as required by the Trust