Job summary 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 also 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. Main duties of the job 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. Main duties include detailed cleaning and infection prevention & control activities, checking and inspecting medical devices, restocking consumables, refuelling and driving vehicles across various locations. Further information about AVP is provided in this short video, https://vimeo.com/737833133/67b03c85c9 We are seeking to further grow and develop our service and are looking for committed people to work at Ferndown Station. We have a variety of shifts across a 24 hour, 7-day period including days, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Unsocial hours payments will be applicable in addition to the basic salary for night, weekend and bank holidays working. The role requires post holders to hold a current full driving licence. C1 category is preferred. Further information is available in a short video at www.workingwondersjoinus.co.uk/fleet-services About us Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development. 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 Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year / per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 202-6872811 Job locations Ferndown VMU SWAST Workshops, 34 Haviland Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset Ferndown BH21 7RQ Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential General all round education including numeracy and literacy Full driving licence with maximum 6 penalty points Must have category C1 on driving licence, or obtain Desirable Minimum of 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Experience Essential Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles Working in a trustworthy position Desirable Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning Experience in a customer care environment Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential General all round education including numeracy and literacy Full driving licence with maximum 6 penalty points Must have category C1 on driving licence, or obtain Desirable Minimum of 3 GCSE's (or equivalent) European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Experience Essential Previous experience of driving various types of vehicles Working in a trustworthy position Desirable Experience in similar roles which may include stock checking and/or infection control/cleaning Experience in a 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. 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 South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Address Ferndown VMU SWAST Workshops, 34 Haviland Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset Ferndown BH21 7RQ Employer's website https://www.swast.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)