Vehicle Make Ready Operative

Job Description

About usOur speciality is providing patient transport, mental health transport and frontline services throughout the country.Community Ambulances Services (CAS), along with our sister company, Ambulnz Community Partners (ACP), are well established and continue to expand.We currently operate out of 7 locations; London (North Wembley), Watford, Waterloo, Manchester, the Northeast, Lancashire and Yorkshire, with the ambition to open further locations by 2024 and cover all the key English NHS regions.Community Ambulance Service is a purposeful type of ambulance service provider, one thats adding social value and sharing Big Tech with small ambulance providers. Our crews deliver the highest level of patient care, are connected and cooperative.We are committed to the people 1st approach of providing excellent care, with compassion and great communication.Join UsIF YOURE LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY IN A FULFILLING ROLE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT TO OUR PATIENTS IN THE DAY TO DAY MAINTENACE OF OUR AMBULANCES, CONSIDER JOINING US AS A VEHICLE MAKE READY OPERATIVE (VMRO)

• Vehicle Make Ready Operative ~ Salary: £11.95 per hour or£27,963 per year
• Contract: Temporary for 3 months with the opportunity to go permanent
• Location: North Wembley
• Hours per week: 45 hours
• Night shift: Tuesday-Saturday 20:00 pm - 06:00 am (1 hour unpaid break)
• Annual Leave: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

What is a vehicle make ready operativeA 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 supportingCleanliness Standards processes.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 2 years or more, with no more than 3 points on your licence
• Can supply an up to date C.V.
• You are able to work a night shift (Tuesday-Saturday 20:00 pm - 06:00 am)

Brief overview for the role - Full JD will be supplied providing you meet the above application requirements.

• 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 workand reduce risks to yourself and other persons involved to an acceptable level.
• On occasion, travelling to other London sites as required
• Attend training events organised and communicated to you via the Compliance or Operations Manager. Take part in training to maximise learning and understanding.
• 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
• Ability to clean to a high standard
• 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

What benefits will I get

• £11.95 per hour or £27,963 per annum
• A comprehensive Training & Induction Programme
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme - we contribute up to 3%
• Saving Schemes - lower prices and amazing discounts on the things you buy often
• Free uniform and PPE for all colleagues

Interested Apply now! It only takes a few minutesNext steps - Please provide a current C.V.Once you apply, expect a call from our friendly recruitment to discuss you interest in your role and book you onto one of our Recruitment Days to complete some physical assessments and a 30 minute interview via MS Teams or in person.It takes a diverse team of committed individuals to achieve quality results. That’s why at Community Ambulance Services we are proud of our diversity and welcome you for who you are and who you want to become. We are committed to equality of opportunityin all areas of our business.Job Type: Temp to permSalary: £11.95 per hourExpected hours: 45 per weekBenefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Night shift Tuesday-Saturday 20:00 pm - 06:00 am (1 hour unpaid break)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Wembley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Manual Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years (required)
• You need to have the right to work in the UK without the requirement of a sponsorship, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Work Location: In person

Keyskills :
Ambulance Cleaning Infection Control Vehicle Maintenance Driving