Vehicle Preparation Operative - Reserve Pool

West Midlands Ambulance Service; England; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Vehicle Preparation Operatives for a reserve pool to cover vacancies as they arise over the next year. You will prepare ambulances and cars, ensuring they are clean, stocked and ready for daily operational use.

Successful applicants must be flexible to work 24/7 shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. DBS checks and right-to-work in the UK are part of the recruitment process for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience of stock taking and vehicle readiness.
• Hold a full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement.
• GCSEs (English & Maths) or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake training as required.

Responsibilities

• Make ready preparation of vehicles and equipment for daily use.
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and stocked and ready for operations.
• Work across shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Follow health and safety policies and DBS requirements where applicable.

Skills

Experience of stock taking

Experience of driving vehicles

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

Full UK driving licence (C1)

Job description

Go back West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

Vehicle Preparation Operative - Reserve Pool

The closing date is 12 October 2026

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to build a reserve pool of Vehicle Preparation Operatives to join our well established teams for any vacancies that may arise over the coming 12 months.

We are looking for motivated individuals who will work as part of the team that are responsible for the Make Ready preparation of emergency vehicles, ambulances and cars.

You will be responsible for the make ready preparation of vehicles and equipment ensuring vehicles are correctly stocked, cleaned and ready to meet the daily operational requirement.

Successful applicants will be expected to work various shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week & 52 weeks a year including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Please note applicants must be fully flexible as this post may initially be working nights only

Please note that due to the banding of this post the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, in order to be eligible to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

Please note, artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting ideas and experiences of others or generated by AI as your own)

Main duties of the job

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace for everyone where our colleagues feel empowered to succeed.

Each person plays a vital part to ensuring our organisation meets the differing needs of our communities ultimately enabling us to save lives. We acknowledge that a workforce that reflects the communities that it serves provide better patient care and we are therefore looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds that care about making a difference to our patients.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels. We are proud to have maintained Disability Confident Leader status and as part of our commitments to this we guarantee to invite all applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role to attend assessment or interview. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, and prefer to disclose it, please feel free to do so in your application. You can also contact the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail] if you wish to have a confidential discussion. We use this information, with your permission, to ensure you are fully supported during the recruitment process.

The Trust is proud to support our Armed Forces community and have signed up to the Step Into Health initiative. We welcome applications from Armed Forces Veterans and Service leavers.

About us

If this position involves a regulated activity it will require an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children, adults or both

Where a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the post, applicants are required to cover the cost of the check. The cost of £27.76 for a basic check is payable to our online provider at the time that the DBS application is submitted. Upon receipt of your DBS you will then be required to sign up to the DBS online update service.

We do endeavour to respond to all candidates on an individual basis. Therefore we do ask for your co-operation and patience whilst the short listing process takes place. After the closing date please ensure you check your emails (including junk mail) regularly as contact is usually made via this method.

We are proud to offer flexible working options to support our colleagues to have a greater choice in when, where and how they work. During your interview we will explore this with you and discuss your individual needs and how this could be facilitated for this role to benefit patient experience, service delivery and the work-life balance of colleagues.

Job responsibilities

Operational& Support Services.

To provide aneffective contribution to the Depot Make Ready Team function by ensuring that:

Vehicles andequipment are clean andready to meet the stated daily operationalrequirement with emphasis on

The mechanicalcondition of the vehicle and its roadworthiness.

The correct scaleof stocking of clinical equipment and consumables.

All Make Readyquality standards set by the Trust are met.

The deep cleaningprogramme for vehicles is coordinated with the vehicle servicing schedule.

Any requests forthe operational movement of vehicles and equipment is undertaken.

The buffer store isadequately stocked and refurbished.

Vehicle Maintenance.

To assist FleetServices in maintaining the operational serviceability of the vehicle fleet byundertaking vehicle inspection and minor running repairs to vehicles.

Operational Response.

To contribute to:

The daily provisionof sufficient staff to undertake the Make Ready function.

The provision of anon call capability in support of the Make Ready function.

Healthand Safety at Work.

Compliance withHSE requirements in the use of all equipment and materials applicable tothe Make Ready function.

Communications.

To ensure effectivecommunications with staff and their representatives. Identify and minimise interpersonal conflict.

Reports

To make reports asdirected or as may be required on matters relevant to the Make Ready functionsuch as:

Personal accidentswhilst on and off duty.

Injuries sustainedwhilst at work.

Loss or damage toService vehicles and equipment.

Abuses of theService.

Reporting of anyhazardous, dangerous or defective equipment, premises or practices.

Effort and Environmental Factors

The pattern ofwork is unpredictable and interruptions can arise frequently during the shift.

The work takesplace in an open garage environment which is susceptible to extreme conditionsof temperature.

The physicalrequirements of the job include lifting and carrying supplies. Physical effort is required to wash vehiclesand protective clothing is issued.

The post holderis exposed to unpleasant smells, temperature, weather, bodily fluid on a day today basis several times a shift.

Additional Duties

Perform such dutiesof either a higher or lower rank as may be reasonable from time to time.

To ensure adherenceto Health and Safety at Work Act.

To ensure adherenceto directions as published in Routine Instructions.

To develop oneselfwithin the job and be proactive in identifying own professional developmentneeds.

To contributetowards the development and review of the training needs of own peers andcolleagues.

To provideprofessional advice and assistance in training of Trust employees asappropriate.

Attend any coursethe Service deems necessary for individual and/or organisational development.

Perform any otherreasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by your Line Manager.

To ensure adherenceto the Trusts Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.

To take part in theTrust's Appraisal Scheme as an appraisee.

To attend meetingsand conferences to represent the Trust when requested.

To maintainconfidentiality at all times.

To participate inmajor incidents and relevant exercises as required.

NB. This jobdescription identifies the major aspects of the post, but will be subject toreview from time to time in light of the development of the Trust

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of stock taking
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• Full UK driving licence including full category C1 entitlement
• Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above to include English and Maths or be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification whilst in post within the first 12 months of the role
• Must be willing to undertake any training as required by the Trust

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

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

£25,272 to £27,476 a yearplus the relevant unsocial hours as per section 2