Ambulance Vehicle Preparation Operative (AVP)

UK Event Medical Services (UKEMS); Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of independent ambulance services is seeking a Make Ready Operative to prepare emergency ambulances for operational duty. Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle safety, cleanliness, and readiness, along with maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and conduct. This role offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, company pension, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training

Company pension scheme

Access to WageStream for earned wages

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must pass medical assessment from Occupational Health Department.
• Satisfactory clearance of a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare emergency ambulances for operational duty.
• Drive allocated vehicle safely and in accordance with road traffic law.
• Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of vehicle and equipment.

Skills

Self disciplined

Ability to work on own initiative

Communication skills

Job description

Make Ready Operative

A new position for this particular vacancy is available.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables.
• At all times, the post holder must ensure safety and reduction in harm to patients, self, colleagues, and others by assessing risks and adopting safe working practices.
• Have a flexible approach and have the ability to react on the day operational demands.

Please note: once we have an applicant for the job this post will be closed.

Base and Benefits

• Base - Preston (may be required to travel to other UKEMS bases on occasion)
• Pay - £12.21 per hour
• Company pension scheme
• Holidays - 28 days per year (pro rata)
• Hours - Monday to Friday (5am-1pm)

About UKEMS

Operating from 6 UK bases, UK Event Medical Services is recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of independent ambulance services and healthcare logistics. Offering a full range of services (largely to the NHS) including Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, High Dependency Patient Transfers (Urgent Care) and Secure Patient Transport, it additionally provides a Medical Repatriation Service. We are proud to be one of the most respected and recognised providers in our industry and committed to delivering a patient and client-focused approach to everything we do.

UKEMS: 6 UK bases, established over 20 years ago, currently employing approximately 300 staff.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the role

• Valid UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years.
• Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment serviceability, cleanliness and permanent readiness. Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly in accordance with service instructions.
• Drive allocated vehicle as road traffic law dictates, in a manner appropriate to the conditions, and with due consideration for the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users, in non-emergency conditions.
• Ensure security of and apply appropriate care and maintenance (including restocking as appropriate) to all personal and UKEMS Medical equipment.
• Be of smart and professional appearance, act in accordance with the business’s code of conduct and be helpful, polite, and courteous in manner at all times.
• Report vehicle accidents, incidents and near misses in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with the business’s risk management procedures.
• Maintain a flexible attitude to work patterns, which may include working weekends and Bank Holidays.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development with the opportunity to acquire recognised qualifications throughout your career with UKEMS.
• The opportunity to work for a successful company established over 20 years ago, currently employing approximately 300 staff. They aim to maintain a “family feel” within the business where all employees feel recognised, valued and appreciated.
• Invitation to join WageStream which provides access to the money you have already earned.
• Company pension scheme
• The feel-good factor! This is a rewarding role creating real job satisfaction.

Personal Attributes

• Self disciplined and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• High standard of personal hygiene; clean, tidy and professional appearance
• Flexibility to work rota hours, additional hours, nights, bank holidays and weekends as required
• Must be able to pass medical assessment as determined by the business’s Occupational Health Department
• Applicants must have satisfactory clearance of a Criminal Records Bureau check
• Full driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants or a maximum of 6 for existing employees

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of mental health transport
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues
• Minimum of 12 months in a direct healthcare role supported by on the job theoretical and practical training.