Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) Operative -Leeds | Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is looking for an Ambulance Vehicle Preparation Operative in Leeds. This full-time position offers comprehensive training, with no prior experience required. Duties include vehicle preparation and ensuring safety standards. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, competitive leave, and NHS discounts. A C1 driving licence is essential. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering patient care. The application closing date is Sunday, 4 Jan 2026.

Benefits

27 to 33 days annual leave

Contributory Pension

NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• No experience required as full training will be provided.
• Full C1 Category licence valid in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process ambulance service vehicles ensuring they are equipped for patient care.
• Conduct detailed cleaning and infection prevention activities.
• Check and inspect medical and handling equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Driving licence with C1 class

Job description

About the Role

To sustain and support our current Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) requirements we are pleased to offer a vacancy opportunity to join our existing dedicated AVP Operative based in Bradford.

This full‑time role offers competitive out of hours unsocial rates on top of a basic salary. You can expect, on average, per annum, in the region of £6,000 in unsocial payments subject to NHS terms and conditions. Please contact us for further information.

Our training package includes Level 2 Apprenticeship and access to Level 2 NCFE.

Applicants who have applied for this position within the past three months need not reapply.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ambulance Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulance service vehicles in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is fully equipped and prepared to attend and treat a patient. The role is a key operational support function, which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets. Main duties include detailed cleaning and Infection Prevention and Control activities, checking and inspecting medical and lifting & handling equipment, restocking all consumables and completing vehicle checks. Other duties include the preparation of consumables, stock control, re‑fuelling and moving vehicles across various locations, recording all daily activities and the repatriation of equipment from Hospital Trusts.

No experience is required as full training will be given. An initial 4‑week training package forms part of your Learning and Development.

Training and Qualifications

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, serving a population of over five million people. We employ more than 7,100 staff and 1,300 volunteers to provide a vital 24‑hour, seven‑days‑a‑week emergency and healthcare service.

A driving licence with C1 class is essential. You will be required to confirm within your application that you hold a full C1 Category licence valid within the UK.

Working Hours and Pay

The working days and times are dependent upon current provision required to meet operational/patient demand. This can include Bank Holidays, weekends and nights, preparing our frontline operational vehicles and maintaining our provision on a 24‑hour basis. A significant percentage of AVP is completed overnight. Night and weekend working does attract unsocial payments, which could mean pay increasing to approximately £15K per annum depending on shift patterns.

Benefits

• Flexible working including part‑time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role‑dependent)
• 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service
• Contributory Pension
• NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
• Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service
• Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development
• Well‑respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce

Additional Information

Check out our YAS One Team Simulation: https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.html

A short, time‑framed video of the basic AVP process is available at: https://youtu.be/UatM91P1m80

Also see the interview conducted by one of our Operatives giving an insight into the role: https://youtu.be/sWMDPk-MVMQ

For full details of the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description under supporting documents.

Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application. Completion of the Supporting Information section within your application is essential, and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role‑related qualities to support your application.

The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behaviours. You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a small team.

Holiday entitlement is between 27 days and 33 days (pro‑rata) depending on length of NHS service plus bank holidays on a pro‑rata basis.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.