Job summary
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The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the UK's largest ambulance service and we have brought our Make Ready/Vehicle Preparation function back in house which is part of change and transformation for the service. This is a critical role for the trust as it involves ensuring that all London Ambulance Service vehicles are cleaned, prepared and available, and in the right place at the right time to meet the operational requirements of the service and ensure that LAS delivers high patient care. If you are looking for a new challenge and looking to develop and enhance skills, knowledge, and experience, then we would welcome an application from you.
Main duties of the job
Following the decision to TUPE the contract in house the London Ambulance Service now provides its own 'Make Ready' service. 'Make Ready' is the name given to the cleaning, checking and restocking of clinical vehicles.
The purpose of the Vehicle Preparation Logistics role is to ensure that LAS ambulances and cars are cleaned thoroughly, checked, refueled and are roadworthy and to ensure that all ambulances and cars are accurately stocked with clinical supplies and clinical equipment. Our Vehicle Preparation Logistics make certain that all Ambulances and cars are prepared, packed, and ready for response to an emergency 999 call and so are a key part of providing patient care.
Due to the need to move ambulances between stations for cleaning and restocking we are looking for individuals who are C1 drivers, that is, have C1 on their driving licence. The work is predominantly outdoors and includes some carrying and lifting. In addition you will use a handheld device to be allocated work and to record tasks completed.
Vehicle Preparation Operatives Cleaning, Restocking and Moving Ambulances.
We operate from 15 location across London and currently have a number of vacancies at a variety of locations, although this is subject to change.
The current shift pattern is:
Thursday to Saturday (3 shifts) 2300-0900 equating to 27hr per week excluding breaks
Or
Sunday to Wednesday (4 shifts) 2300-0900 equating to 36hr per week excluding breaks
About us
Working for our organisation
The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is the UK's largest Ambulance Trust currently answering almost 2 million 999 calls per annum and is the sole provider of NHS pre-hospital care in London.
Rated Good by the CQC, we are seeking someone who will fit with the Trust's values of being respectful, professional, innovative and collaborative and ensure that diversity and inclusion are embedded in day to day working practices.
You will, therefore, have the opportunity to join the team at an exciting time of growth and to gain experience of being involved in a varied and challenging portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Vehicle Preparation Logistics operative is responsible for managing their workflow and working as a part of a team. Responsible for the completion of the tasks assigned. Supporting other staff when the needs required, and contributing to the efficiency of their department ensuring goals are reached in a timely fashion.
A successful Vehicle Preparation Logistics, candidate will have various skills that will make them effective including:
Good Interpersonal skills and a team player
Attention to detail is very important
Ability to follow processes and procedures
Can-do attitude
Time management
Excellent communication skills
The role involves working a shift pattern, which can be full-time or part-time. Days or night shifts, including public holidays. You will receive full training upon commencement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Vehicle Preparation Logistics operative is responsible for managing their workflow and working as a part of a team. Responsible for the completion of the tasks assigned. Supporting other staff when the needs required, and contributing to the efficiency of their department ensuring goals are reached in a timely fashion.
A successful Vehicle Preparation Logistics, candidate will have various skills that will make them effective including:
Good Interpersonal skills and a team player
Attention to detail is very important
Ability to follow processes and procedures
Can-do attitude
Time management
Excellent communication skills
The role involves working a shift pattern, which can be full-time or part-time. Days or night shifts, including public holidays. You will receive full training upon commencement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points).
- Good Standard of Education to include English and Maths
- C1 Category on your license which is valid within the UK
Experience
Essential
- 1 year of driving experience
- Previous cleaning experience
- Experience of stores / stocking taking/ checking
- Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current UK Driving Licence full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points).
- Good Standard of Education to include English and Maths
- C1 Category on your license which is valid within the UK
Experience
Essential
- 1 year of driving experience
- Previous cleaning experience
- Experience of stores / stocking taking/ checking
- Experience of working within a public service or customer care environment
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.
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.
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).
