Make Ready Assistant

Main area: Make Ready Assistant

Grade Band: 2

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The shift pattern will be that of permanent relief covering five days over a seven-day period (Monday to Sunday). Basic shift pattern includes weekdays of 05:45 to 13:45 and 16:00 to 00:00 and weekends 08:00 to 16:00. The relief shift pattern and timings will be discussed during the interview.)

Employer: Welsh Ambulance Service University NHS Trust

Site Area: Ambulance Centre, Dobshill

Town: Dobshill, Flintshire

Salary: £26,300 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 02/08/2026 23:59

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

Working for our organisation: Our 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 BME communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services 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.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Detailed job description and main 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:

• Skills and Attributes: Basic IT, keyboard and VDU skills. Ability to manage and prioritise workloads without supervision. Excellent attention to detail.
• Other: Ability to travel within the regional area. Able to work hours flexibly and alter rota hours to meet operational requirements. Use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel, TEAMS.
• Experience: An understanding of basic vehicle maintenance. Experience of working within a vehicle preparation type area. Good knowledge of the Highway Code. Experience of Infection Prevention Control measures.
• Qualifications and Knowledge: Full UK driving licence including C1 with a maximum of 3 endorsement points and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently under represented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT, and those from minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged and supported to learn Welsh.

Please be sure to provide full contact details for all referees, including email addresses where possible. Failure to do so may result in significant delays in your application.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.