Make Ready Operative

Make Ready Operative

A new position for this particular vacancy is available.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables.

• At all times, the post holder must ensure safety and reduction in harm to patients, self, colleagues, and others by assessing risks and adopting safe working practices.

• Have a flexible approach and have the ability to react on the day operational demands

Please note, once we have an ap[applicant for the job this post will be closed.

• Base - Preston (Make me required to travel to other UKEMS bases on occasion)

• Pay- £12.21 per hour

• Company pension scheme

• Holidays- 28 days per year (pro rata)

• Hours - Monday to Friday (5am-1pm)
  

About UKEMS

Operating from 6 UK bases, UK Event Medical Services is recognised as one of the UK’s leading providers of independent ambulance services and healthcare logistics. Offering a full range of services (largely to the NHS) including Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services, High Dependency Patient Transfers (Urgent Care) and Secure Patient Transport, additionally we provide a Medical Repatriation Service.  We are proud to be one of the most respected and recognised providers in our industry and committed to delivering a patient and client-focused approach to everything we do.

https://ukeventmedical.uk/

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the role

• Valid UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years.

• Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment serviceability, cleanliness and permanent readiness. Carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly in accordance with service instructions.

• Drive allocated vehicle as road traffic law dictates, in a manner appropriate to the conditions, and with due consideration for the safety of vehicle occupants and other road users, in non-emergency conditions

• Ensure security of and apply appropriate care and maintenance (including restocking as appropriate) to, all personal and UKEMS Medical equipment.

• Be of smart and professional appearance, act in accordance with the business’s code of conduct and be helpful, polite, and courteous in manner at all times.

•  Report vehicle accidents, incidents and near misses in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with the business’s risk management procedures.

• Maintain a flexible attitude to work patterns, which may include working weekends and Bank Holidays.

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive induction, on-going training and development with the opportunity to acquire recognised qualifications thought your career with UKEMS.

• The opportunity to work for a successful company established over 20 years ago, currently employing approximately 300 staff. As we continue to grow one of our key aims is to maintain a “family feel “within the business where all employees feel recognised, valued and appreciated.

• Invitation to join "WageStream" which provides access to the money you have already earned-https://help.wagestream.co.uk/en-gb/articles/3-what-is-wagestream

• Company pension scheme

• The feel-good factor! This is a rewarding role creating real job satisfaction!

Personal Attributes:

• Self disciplined and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team

• High standard of personal hygiene; clean, tidy and professional appearance

• Flexibility to work rota hours, additional hours, nights, bank holidays and weekends as required

• Must be able to pass medical assessment as determined by the business’s Occupational Health Department

• Applicants must have satisfactory clearance of a Criminal Records Bureau check

• Full driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points for new entrants or a maximum of 6 for existing employees

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of mental health transport

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues

• Minimum of 12 months in a direct healthcare role supported by on the job theoretical and practical training.