Vehicle Preparation Operative (Salisbury)

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Salisbury is seeking a Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO) to ensure ambulance readiness for emergencies. The role involves cleaning ambulances, inspecting medical devices, and driving vehicles across locations. Ideal candidates will hold a full driving license with a preference for C1 category. This position offers a competitive NHS salary along with various benefits and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities on ambulances and equipment.
• Check and inspect medical devices and restock consumables as required.
• Refuel and drive vehicles across various locations as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Follow prescribed processes to ensure each ambulance is ready to treat patients.
• Support Operations in meeting targets and maintain high safety and quality standards.

Job description

Overview

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

Vehicle Preparation Operatives process ambulances in a prescribed and controlled way that ensures each ambulance is ready to treat patients. The role is a key operational support function which ensures patient safety whilst supporting Operations in meeting its targets.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities on ambulances and equipment.
• Check and inspect medical devices and restock consumables as required.
• Refuel and drive vehicles across various locations as part of a 24/7 operation.
• Follow prescribed processes to ensure each ambulance is ready to treat patients.
• Support Operations in meeting targets and maintain high safety and quality standards.

Shift pattern

We have a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours payments are applicable in addition to the basic salary for night, weekend and bank holidays working.

Qualifications

• Current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred.

Working information

Further information is available in a short video at www.workingwondersjoinus.co.uk/fleet-services

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• 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
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Contact / informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Oliver Ingram | Job title: HR Services Admin | Email: [e-mail] | Telephone: [phone]