Make Ready Assistant

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust Make Ready Department based at the Wrexham Ambulance and Fire Resource Centre. Although mainly located at Wrexham, on occasions applicants will be expected to travel to, and work out of, the Make Ready Department located at the Dobshill Ambulance Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for cleaning and decontaminating the interior and exterior of WAST Emergency Vehicles to a national standard and comply with national infection prevention control measures. The post holder will also be expected to undertake basic vehicle roadworthiness checks, safety/functional checks of onboard equipment (medical and non-medical) to ensure that WAST Emergency Vehicles are suitably stocked with equipment and consumables to meet the busy demands placed on the service.

As there will also be a requirement for the post holder to move WAST Emergency Vehicles across Ambulance Service Stations, there will be a requirement for them to hold a C1 driving license with no more than three penalty points.

The role will involve shift working including weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants should have experience of working within a team environment to achieve deadlines, have an eye for detail and be customer focused.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Selection will be via interview and driving assessment. If invited to interview, candidates will be required to bring a C1 driving license with photograph and obtain a code off the DVLA website for the driving license to be checked. Please note that interviews will take place at the Wrexham Ambulance and Fire Resource Centre, however this may be subject to change pending the current CoVID19 restrictions in place.

About us

#RemarkablePeopleOur workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

In line with the Trust's Starting Salary Procedure, all applicants will start at the bottom of the band for the position applied for, but can apply for a higher salary if they have previous experience relevant to the position.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

020-EA003-0425

Job locations

Ambulance Resource Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7YU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for cleaning and decontaminating the interior and exterior of WAST Emergency Vehicles to a national standard and comply with national infection prevention control measures. The post holder will also be expected to undertake basic vehicle roadworthiness checks, safety/functional checks of onboard equipment (medical and non-medical) to ensure that WAST Emergency Vehicles are suitably stocked with equipment and consumables to meet the busy demands placed on the service.

As there will also be a requirement for the post holder to move WAST Emergency Vehicles across Ambulance Service Stations, there will be a requirement for them to hold a C1 driving license with no more than three penalty points.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for cleaning and decontaminating the interior and exterior of WAST Emergency Vehicles to a national standard and comply with national infection prevention control measures. The post holder will also be expected to undertake basic vehicle roadworthiness checks, safety/functional checks of onboard equipment (medical and non-medical) to ensure that WAST Emergency Vehicles are suitably stocked with equipment and consumables to meet the busy demands placed on the service.

As there will also be a requirement for the post holder to move WAST Emergency Vehicles across Ambulance Service Stations, there will be a requirement for them to hold a C1 driving license with no more than three penalty points.

Person Specification

Driving Licence

Essential

  • C1 driving licence held
  • Maximum of three penalty points

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in fleet/domestic enviroment

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working as a team to achieve a shared goal
Person Specification

Driving Licence

Essential

  • C1 driving licence held
  • Maximum of three penalty points

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in fleet/domestic enviroment

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working as a team to achieve a shared goal

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Ambulance Resource Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7YU


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

Ambulance Resource Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7YU


Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Make Ready Supervisor

Simon Antrobus

simon.antrobus@wales.nhs.uk

07976766890

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

020-EA003-0425

Job locations

Ambulance Resource Centre

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7YU


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