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 trust in London is looking for a reliable member to maintain a fleet of patient transport vehicles. Responsibilities include preparing vehicles for use, cleaning, and ensuring operational standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a keen eye for detail and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge. This role is crucial to complying with health and safety standards within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable.
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work outside in a range of weather conditions.
• Willingness to support a safety-focused, policy-compliant environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ambulances for daily use.
• Clean vehicles internally and externally.
• Ensure consumables on vehicles remain at agreed levels.
• Report untidy ambulances to the Shift Manager.
• Complete vehicle checks including tyre pressure and oil levels.
• Move vehicles for regular inspections and servicing.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and report findings.
• Identify vehicles off the road (VOR).
• Support crews with vehicle repair job cards.
• Transfer equipment between vehicles.
• Handle paperwork including fuel receipts.
• Internal and external deep cleaning of vehicles.
• Attend offsite breakdowns.

Skills

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Job description

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 are maintained to a high 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, a methodical work approach, and the ability to work outside in a range of weather conditions. Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable. Salary £13.85 per hour. This opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change.

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 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
• Internal deep cleaning of vehicles
• External vehicle cleaning
• Offsite breakdown attendance

Qualifications

• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge is preferable
• A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to work outside in a range of weather conditions
• Willingness to support a safety-focused, policy-compliant environment

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, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021, enabling closer collaboration on research, development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see attached JD for detailed tasks and person specifications. This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.