Vehicle Make Ready Operative- Audenshaw

Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Enhanced DBS check paid by company

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction Programme

Flu vaccination (winter)

8% employer pension contribution

Job summary

Ambulnz Community Partners Ltd. in Audenshaw seeks a Vehicle Make Ready Operative to join our NHS-supporting team. You will ensure ambulances are stocked, cleaned and ready to go on shift, maintain infection control standards and keep equipment in good order.

The role also includes dynamic risk assessments, stock management, on-site coordination and occasional travel to other sites to support operations. A rewarding position within a renowned ambulance provider.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
• UK manual driving licence held 1+ year, with no more than 6 points
• Physically capable of demanding tasks

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect equipment removed from vehicles and reinstall it.
• Follow infection control procedures for patients with infectious diseases.
• Prepare ambulances for each shift, ensuring clean and stocked vehicles.
• Conduct regular equipment checks and remove faulty items.
• Review and order equipment as required to maintain stock.
• Deep clean and refuel vehicles as needed.
• Coordinate vehicle parking on site in line with rosters.
• Report any vehicle damages following procedures.
• Complete and log all administrative tasks related to the role.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.

Skills

Physical fitness

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Basic Maths & English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Infection prevention knowledge

Job description

Job description

About the company

Ambulnz Community Partners is part of the Ambulnz UK Group. We have over 19 operational bases across England and Wales, and over 800 employees who are providing essential support to the NHS and hospital Trusts. Across our sites we provide patient transport services, secure mental health patient transport, urgent and emergency care.

We are proud to be an established private ambulance provider with a deeply rooted history.

What is a vehicle make ready operative?

A VMRO is key to the day to day running of an ambulance station. You are responsible for ensuring the ambulances are fully stocked, cleaned and ready to go out on shift.

This role will include maintaining the ambulances, which is why being a confident driver is important, and ensuring the stations stockrooms are fully stocked. This is to be completed to an Infection Prevention and control policy standard, along with supporting Cleanliness Standards processes.

Vehicle Make Ready Operative details

• Vehicle Make Ready Operative ~ Salary: £12.71per hour
• Contract: Permanent 4 on, 4 off
• Location: Audenshaw

Before you apply please make sure you meet the following requirements:

• You have the right to work in the UK without the requirement of a sponsorship
• UK Manual Driving licence - held for 1 years or more, with no more than 6 points on your licence

Brief overview for the role

• Vehicle Cleaning and Infection Control/ Clean and disinfect all items of equipment taken off the vehicle prior to reinstalling it.
• Ensure procedures for cleaning vehicles following transport of patients with infectious diseases are followed at all times.
• Prepare ambulances for each shift, ensuring they are clean and stocked
• Conduct regular equipment checks, removing any faulty equipment
• Review and order equipment as required
• Deep clean & refuel vehicles as required
• Coordinate vehicle parking on site in line with rosters
• Report any damages to the vehicles as per our procedures
• Complete and log all administrative tasks
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments to assess hazards, then implement safe systems of work and reduce risks to yourself and other persons involved to an acceptable level.
• Maintaining cleanliness of restroom facilities.
• On occasion, travelling to other sites as required
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the post as may be assigned from time to time which are consistent with the post.

Skills we are looking for to fulfil a VMRO role

• Suitable fitness level - this job can at times be physically demanding
• Ability to work alone
• Computer literate and Ability to use basic software systems
• Good basic Maths and English
• Ability to communicate, and treat all colleagues with respect, communicate professionally at all times.
• Ability to work with others
• Flexibility to meet service needs
• Desired - Prior knowledge/experience with infection prevention

We offer

• A rewarding career at a reputable company
• £12.21 per hour
• Holiday
• Uniform provided
• Flu vaccination (offered in winter to those who want it)
• Induction Programme
• A pension scheme
• Enhanced DBS Check, paid for by the Company
• Ability to apply for a Blue Light Discount Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ability to join our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group promoting equality and celebrating diversity in our workplace
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential advice and guidance on matters such as:
• Formal counselling
• Medical information
• Family issues and relationship advice
• Stress and anxiety
• Financial wellbeing
• Legal information

Safeguarding Statement

Ambulnz Community Partners is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing our policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check. Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a role in a regulated activity if you are barred from doing so.

Equality & Diversity Statement

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.