Fleet Make Ready Operative

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in London is seeking a Fleet Make Ready Operative to maintain and prepare a fleet of patient transport vehicles. The role involves ensuring that vehicles meet safety standards, cleaning, and conducting basic maintenance. Candidates should possess a full manual driving license and have good communication skills. Competitive hourly salary offered with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Full Manual Driving Licence with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Work with minimum supervision to very high standards.
• Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ambulances for daily use in line with standard operating procedures.
• Clean vehicles internally and externally as per Safe Systems of Work.
• Complete vehicle checks including tyre pressure and oil levels.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Knowledge in motor vehicle/medical equipment maintenance

Experience in transport department

Job description

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Fleet Make Ready Operative

The closing date is 29 September 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. They post holder will work both independently and under the direction of the Shift Managers.

This role will help to ensure that the Trust is complaint 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 Manger, 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.

Job responsibilities

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 Manger, 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

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

Please see attached JD for detailed tasks and person specifications.

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