Fleet Make Ready Operative | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South West London seeks a vital team member for maintaining and preparing patient transport vehicles. The role includes vehicle cleaning, checks, and compliance with health and safety policies. Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferred. This position offers a competitive rate of £13.85 per hour and requires work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ambulances for daily use in line with agreed standard operating procedures.
• Clean vehicles both internally and externally as described within the services Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Ensure that consumables on vehicles remain at agreed levels.
• Report the return of untidy ambulances to the Shift Manager.
• Complete a range of vehicle checks including, but not limited to, tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels.
• Move vehicles at the request of the Shift Manager, including taking vehicles off site for regular inspections and servicing.
• Inspect the vehicles for damage, report findings appropriately and verify the need for appropriate repairs.
• Ensure that vehicles off the road (VOR) are easily identifiable to prevent their use in error.
• Support crews to complete job cards for vehicle repairs as necessary.
• Transfer equipment between vehicles when directed.
• 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.
• Conduct internal deep cleaning of vehicles.
• Conduct external vehicle cleaning.
• Attend offsite breakdowns.

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be a vital member of the team who will ensure that a fleet of circa 50–60 patient transport vehicles is maintained to the highest possible standard. They 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, and will need to work outdoors in a range of weather conditions.

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable.

About the Trust

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, the hospitals group will help us collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare ambulances for daily use in line with agreed standard operating procedures.
• Clean vehicles both internally and externally as described within the services Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Ensure that consumables on vehicles remain at agreed levels.
• Report the return of untidy ambulances to the Shift Manager.
• Complete a range of vehicle checks including, but not limited to, tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels.
• Move vehicles at the request of the Shift Manager, including taking vehicles off site for regular inspections and servicing.
• Inspect the vehicles for damage, report findings appropriately and verify the need for appropriate repairs.
• Ensure that vehicles off the road (VOR) are easily identifiable to prevent their use in error.
• Support crews to complete job cards for vehicle repairs as necessary.
• Transfer equipment between vehicles when directed.
• 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.
• Conduct internal deep cleaning of vehicles.
• Conduct external vehicle cleaning.
• Attend offsite breakdowns.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025.