Make Ready Operative

1 day ago


Watford, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Trust Full time

MAKE READY OPERATIVE - BANK - WATFORD

Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day?

The operational Support directorate at the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust are a dedicated and vital support network which assists our front-line clinicians in providing excellent care to people living in the East of England, 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day covering six counties - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

This dynamic role has shift pattern covering 12-hour days & nights, covering 365 days.

Your role will involve preparing ambulances for operational duty and to maintain the serviceability of emergency ambulances, equipment and consumables.

The Trust has embarked on a transformation plan to ensure we can meet the challenges of the future by taking delivery of purpose-built ambulances and vehicles, and we have also commissioned the building and upgrading of a large number our Hubs across all six counties that we cover - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.

As well as keeping the ambulances ready for operational duties, you will also ensure correct levels of stock and equipment assets are assigned to each vehicle, along with accurately recording the withdrawal of stock electronically.

You will need to be willing to work shifts, include nights and weekends and be flexible in line with service needs. Good communication skills and a basic understanding of IT is essential along with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Your role will also involve moving ambulances and vehicles so a UK driving licence with a commitment to attaining a full C1 within 6 months of commencement into role is mandatory.

In addition to working within a fantastic team environment, we provide a comprehensive employment and training package with opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, an excellent pension plan, professional support, and NHS benefits for you and your family.

We will also provide comprehensive training for the new electronic equipment, the tools to carry out the job and a Trust uniform.

Along with developing a full understanding of how vitally important this role is. Your duties will include replacing, re-stocking equipment and cleaning vehicles (to IPC standards) using systemic processes and specialist equipment and chemicals within an emergency vehicle. These activities are both essential and critical - making you a vital part and a critical link between the technicians and paramedics and the excellent patient care we deliver.

You will be liaising with vehicle technicians with regards to vehicle maintenance requirements and will be required to communicate accurately and effectively within the team.

Other responsibilities will require you to move ambulances around the site for refuelling, cleaning, parking, vehicle testing and maintenance.

Please note Bank staff are paid an hourly rate for hours worked, and as such are paid 1 month in arrears, following submission of timesheets.



  • Watford, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Trust Full time

    Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day? Make Ready Services has vacancies for roles which involve preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables. This dynamic role has shift patterns...


  • Watford, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Trust Full time

    Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day? Make Ready Services has vacancies for roles which involve preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables. This dynamic role has shift patterns...


  • Watford, United Kingdom East of England Ambulance Service Trust Full time

    Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day? Make Ready Services has vacancies for roles which involve preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables. This dynamic role has shift patterns...

  • Crew Member

    2 weeks ago


    Watford, United Kingdom Ready Burger Full time

    We want every customer at READY burger to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly environment. As a Crew Member, you’ll make it happen, whether you’re preparing food, serving on the till. We’ll train you in our high standards of customer service, food preparation, and cleanliness and hygiene. But...


  • Watford, United Kingdom ASOS Full time

    Company Description We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting - edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you. We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and...

  • Operative

    7 days ago


    Watford, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

    LocationWatford, GBDepartment NameBQ SM(Tr) Watford Direct (859211) G1About Network RailJoin Network Rail - Where People and Connections MatterAt Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to...

  • Operative

    5 days ago


    Watford, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

    LocationWatford, GBDepartment NameBQ SM(Tr) Watford Direct (859211) G1About Network RailJoin Network Rail - Where People and Connections MatterAt Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to...

  • Operative

    7 days ago


    Watford, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

    LocationWatford, GBDepartment NameBQ SM(Tr) Watford Direct ) G1About Network RailJoin Network Rail - Where People and Connections MatterAt Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We...

  • Inserting Operative

    1 week ago


    Watford, United Kingdom Atalian Servest Full time

    **Would you be interested to join a leading facilities management company with a reputation for excellence?** Atalian Servest is currently recruiting for an Inserting Operative to join our passionate and driven team in Watford! **Reference: /MP/06-10/635/18** **Job Title: Inserting Operative** **Pay Rate: £9.50** **Contract: Permanent** **Working...


  • Watford, United Kingdom Essex Arms Full time

    With your support as a Food Production Operative at the Essex Arms, everything will run like clockwork! You’ll make sure everything is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead. Join us at Ember Inns, we’re a home away from home. Think real ales, traditional pub grub and roaring log fires: we’re the local to be proud of. So, if you want to...