Vehicle Preparation Operative - Bristol

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Vehicle Preparation Operative in Bristol to ensure emergency vehicle readiness and patient safety. This vital role includes cleaning, inspecting, and driving vehicles, with a standard working week and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include holiday entitlements, pay enhancements, and car leasing options.

Benefits

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, rising to 33 days after 10 years

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Qualifications

• General all round education including numeracy and literacy.
• Must possess a Full Driving License with maximum 6 penalty points.
• Experience in a similar role related to driving or cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities.
• Checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables.
• Driving vehicles across various locations and mentoring staff.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Driving various types of vehicle

Infection control

Stock checking

Education

3 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Go back South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Vehicle Preparation Operative - Bristol

The closing date is 14 July 2025

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO). Our Ambulance Vehicle Preparation (AVP) team play a vital role in ensuring our front line crews are ready and able to respond to emergency situations by preparing our vehicle fleet and equipment to high standards.

The role of the VPO is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop you career with us either within the Fleet and Equipment team or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.

The working pattern includes shifts that are weighted towards lates and nights although 24/7 cover is required. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night and weekend working.

Main duties of the job

The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets.

detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations.

Act as a point of contact within the Ambulance Vehicle Preparation team for initial enquiries from staff from other departments, acting with professionalism at all times

Be pro-active in identifying and providing solutions to issues encountered within the role and assist the department with continuously monitoring and improving its service level standard

Mentor and support less experienced Vehicle Preparation Operatives

About us

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Bristol, a lively yet laid-back city with top class shopping, street food, dynamic events and friendly festivals and excellent national and international transport links.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• General all round education including numeracy and literacy
• 3 GCSEs or equivalent

Driving Requirements

• Full Driving License with maximum 6 penalty points
• Category C1 Driving License or willing to obtain

Experience

• Previous experience of driving various types of vehicle
• Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning

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.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

£24,169 a yearplus unsocial enhancements