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West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to build a reserve pool of Vehicle Preparation Operatives to join our well established team for any vacancies that may arise over the coming 12 months. We are looking for motivated individuals 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.
Job Responsibility:
To provide an effective contribution to the Depot Make Ready Team function by ensuring that: Vehicles and equipment are clean and ready to meet the stated daily operational requirement
The mechanical condition of the vehicle and its roadworthiness
The correct scale of stocking of clinical equipment and consumables
All Make Ready quality standards set by the Trust are met
The deep cleaning programme for vehicles is coordinated with the vehicle servicing schedule
Any requests for the operational movement of vehicles and equipment is undertaken
The buffer store is adequately stocked and refurbished
To assist Fleet Services in maintaining the operational serviceability of the vehicle fleet by undertaking vehicle inspection and minor running repairs to vehicles
To contribute to: The daily provision of sufficient staff to undertake the Make Ready function
The provision of an on call capability in support of the Make Ready function
Compliance with HSE requirements in the use of all equipment and materials applicable to the Make Ready function
To ensure effective communications with staff and their representatives
Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict
To make reports as directed or as may be required on matters relevant to the Make Ready function
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
What we offer:
Flexible working options
Salary progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after 4 years in post