Fleet Make Ready Operative

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Fleet Make Ready Operative to maintain and prepare a fleet of patient transport vehicles. You will ensure compliance with safety standards while performing vehicle checks and cleaning. Candidates should have a valid driving license, good communication skills, and some knowledge in vehicle maintenance. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and offers an hourly wage of £13.85.

Qualifications

• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable.
• Be prepared to work flexible hours.
• Undertake driving Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ambulances for daily use in line with procedures.
• Clean vehicles both internally and externally.
• Complete a range of vehicle checks including tyre pressure and oil levels.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and verify the need for repairs.

Skills

Full Manual Driving Licence no more than 3 penalty points

Good Communication Skills

Work with minimum supervision

Some knowledge in motor vehicle/medical equipment maintenance

Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles

Previous experience in transport department

Job description

Fleet Make Ready Operative

The closing date is 18 November 2025

The post holder will be a vital member of the team who will ensure that a fleet of circa 50 - 60 patient transport vehicles are maintained to the highest possible standard. The post holder will work both independently and under the direction of the Shift Managers.

This role will help to ensure that the Trust is compliant with a range of policies and procedures ensuring the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

The post holder will have a keen eye for detail and a methodical work approach. The post holder will need to work outside in a range of weather conditions.

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable

***Salary £13.85 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***

Main duties of the job

• To prepare ambulances for daily use in line with agreed standard operating procedures
• To clean vehicles both internally and externally as described within the services Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• To ensure that consumables on vehicles remain at agreed levels
• Report the return of untidy ambulances to the Shift Manager
• To complete a range of vehicle checks including but not limited to tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels
• To move vehicles at the request of the Shift Manager, including taking vehicles off site for regular inspections and servicing
• To inspect the vehicles for damage, report findings appropriately and verify the need for appropriate repairs
• To ensure that vehicles off the road (VOR) are easily identifiable to prevent their use in error
• To support crews to complete job cards for vehicle repairs as necessary
• To Transfer equipment between vehicles when directed
• To take receipt of paperwork including fuel receipts and accident forms and ensure that these are passed to the Resource Co‑ordinator and appropriate manager as soon as possible
• Internal Deep Cleaning of Vehicles
• External Vehicle Cleaning
• Offsite Breakdown attendance

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Person Specification

• Full Manual Driving Licence no more than 3 penalty points
• Good Communication Skills
• Work with minimum supervision to very high standards
• Some knowledge in motor vehicle/medical equipment maintenance
• Undertake driving Assessment
• Be prepared to work flexible hours
• Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles
• Previous experience in transport department

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust