Vehicle Preparation Operative

Job summary

West Midlands Ambulance Service positively welcomes diversity and aims to be a truly inclusive place to work. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

If you wish to discuss and adjustments that you may need for the role of the assessment process prior to your application, then please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

Main duties of the job

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to build a reserve pool for a Vehicle Preparation Operatives to work between with our well established teams at either Donnington & Shrewsbury HUB to cover vacancies that may arise over the next 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.

Successful applicants will be expected to work full rotating shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week & 52 weeks a year including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays

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.

About us

If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £ for an enhanced check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.

We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.

We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational & Support Services.

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 with emphasis on

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.

Vehicle Maintenance.

To assist Fleet Services in maintaining the operational serviceability of the vehicle fleet by undertaking vehicle inspection and minor running repairs to vehicles.

Operational Response.

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.

Health and Safety at Work.

Compliance with H&SE requirements in the use of all equipment and materials applicable to the Make Ready function.

Communications.

To ensure effective communications with staff and their representatives.

Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.

ReportsTo make reports as directed or as may be required on matters relevant to the Make Ready function such as:

Personal accidents whilst on and off duty.

Injuries sustained whilst at work.

Loss or damage to Service vehicles and equipment.

Abuses of the Service.

Reporting of any hazardous, dangerous or defective equipment, premises or practices.

Effort and Environmental Factors

The pattern of work is unpredictable and interruptions can arise frequently during the shift.

The work takes place in an open garage environment which is susceptible to extreme conditions of temperature.

The physical requirements of the job include lifting and carrying supplies.

Physical effort is required to wash vehicles and protective clothing is issued.

The post holder is exposed to unpleasant smells, temperature, weather, bodily fluid on a day to day basis several times a shift.

Additional Duties

Perform such duties of either a higher or lower rank as may be reasonable from time to time.

To ensure adherence to Health and Safety at Work Act.

To ensure adherence to directions as published in Routine Instructions.

To develop oneself within the job and be proactive in identifying own professional development needs.

To contribute towards the development and review of the training needs of own peers and colleagues.

To provide professional advice and assistance in training of Trust employees as appropriate.

Attend any course the Service deems necessary for individual and/or organisational development.

Perform any other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by your Line Manager.

To ensure adherence to the Trusts Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

To take part in the Trust's Appraisal Scheme as an appraisee.

To attend meetings and conferences to represent the Trust when requested.

To maintain confidentiality at all times.

To participate in major incidents and relevant exercises as required.

NB. This job description identifies the major aspects of the post, but will be subject to review from time to time in light of the development of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of 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

Experience

Essential

Experience of: Similar role, stock taking/checking Vehicle valeting Driving a variety of vehicles

Additional Criteria

Essential

Full (manual) UK driving licence held with no more than 3 points on licence. (Must show Full or Provisional C1 Category on licence at point of application)

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