Ambulance Cleaner

Fáilte Ireland; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Make Ready Support Worker in Ballymena. The role focuses on ensuring ambulances are clean and ready for service, requiring flexibility for shift work, including evenings and weekends. Candidates must have 3 GCSEs or equivalent experience in a service role, as well as a Category C1 driving licence. This position is critical in maintaining patient safety and requires effective communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Direct contribution to patient safety

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Category C1 driving licence.
• Must be flexible to work shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Experience in a service/support role is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate and restock ambulances and equipment.
• Carry out vehicle daily inspection and basic checks.
• Ensure high standards of infection prevention and control.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Education

3 GCSEs including English Language

Relevant Level 2 qualification

Job description

Make Ready Support Worker/Ambulance Cleaner - Band 3
Location: Ballymena

Hours: 30 hours per week. All candidates must be fully flexible, as weekend work may be required.

We are currently recruiting Make Ready Support Workers to join our Environmental & Vehicle Cleanliness team. This is a vital operational role ensuring ambulances, equipment and consumables are fully prepared and immediately ready for frontline service.

Role Summary

The post holder will be responsible for the effective cleaning, decontamination, restocking and safety checking of ambulances and on-board equipment to agreed standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining patient and staff safety and may involve shift work, nights, weekends and public holidays as part of a 24/7 service.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning, decontaminating and restocking ambulances and equipment

Carrying out vehicle daily inspection (VDI) and basic road-worthiness checks

Ensuring high standards of infection prevention and control

Checking and maintaining medical and non-medical equipment

Driving/moving vehicles between locations as required

Maintaining accurate records and reporting defects

Safe disposal of waste and sharps in line with policy

Working closely with Supervisors, Station Officers and ambulance crews

Adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling regulations

Qualifications / Experience (one of the following):

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and 1 year's experience in a service/support role
OR

Relevant Level 2 qualification (NVQ/QCF/RQF) and 1 year's experience in a service/support role
OR

A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a service/support role

Other Requirements:

Hold a Category C1 driving licence (or evidence of attainment before start date)

Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Flexibility to work across different locations to meet service needs

Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions

Ability to organise and prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure

Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace

What We Offer

The opportunity to work within a vital emergency service

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

A role that directly contributes to patient safety and service delivery

How to Apply
If you meet the essential criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please upload your CV via the link provided. Zuzana Dojcsarova will contact shortlisted candidates to confirm the next steps.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate through Staffline, even if they already possess a valid certificate.

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