Make Ready Operative
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Job summary
There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Fleet and Equipment team as a Make Ready Operative (MRO). Our Make ready 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)"
We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work across our sites within the South West providing a 7 day vehicle and equipment Make Ready service.
Main duties of the job
The role involves driving and the specialised cleaning and preparation of Ambulance service vehicles to high standards. The role of the MRO 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.
No previous experience is needed as we will provide full training for the role.
We have a range of both full time (37.5 hours) and part time hours are available working a variety of shifts across a 7-day period.
The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence including the C1 category.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals clickhere
Details
Date posted
09 March 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£20,270 to £21,318 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
202-5086804
Job locations
South Western Ambulance Service Barnstable Ambulance Station
Lauder Lane, Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
EX31 3TA
Employer details
Employer name
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Western Ambulance Service Barnstable Ambulance Station
Lauder Lane, Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple
EX31 3TA
Employer's website
https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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