Vehicle Preparation Operative

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Full time

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO).

Our Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) team play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our vehicle fleet and equipment to high standards.


The role of the VPO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.


We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work at Derriford Ambulance Station.

We have a range of both full time (average 37.5 hours per week) and part time hours working a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working which are as follows:

£11.45 per hour base salary.

£16.14 per hour working nights and Saturdays.

£20.95 per hour working Sunday and bank holidays.

£17.83 per hour working any overtime.

The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred but not essential. Applicant should be willing to undertake training to obtain a C1.

Working for us is an experience like no other.

We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.


We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.


At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers.


If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits:

Competitive NHS salary

A standard working week of 37.5 hours

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes

Staff networks

Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
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