Vehicle Preparation Operative Hub

Vehicle Preparation Operative – Worcester Hub

Closing date: 26 January 2026.

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to build a reserve pool of Vehicle Preparation Operatives to join our well established team for any vacancies that may arise over the coming 12 months.

• Prepare emergency vehicles, ambulances and cars to be ready for service (cleaning, stocking, maintenance).
• Ensure vehicles are correctly stocked, cleaned and ready to meet daily operational requirements.
• Work various shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and bank holidays; initial posting may be night‑only.
• Assist Fleet Services with vehicle inspection and minor repairs.
• Coordinate deep‑cleaning programmes with the vehicle servicing schedule.
• Respond to operational requests for movement of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain an adequately stocked buffer store and participate in reporting accidents, injuries, loss or damage, and hazardous equipment.
• Uphold Health and Safety and HSE requirements.
• Communicate effectively with staff and minimise conflict.
• Contribute to training, appraisal and development programmes as required.
• Attend meetings, conferences and major incidents when requested.

• Good standard of general education: minimum 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English and Maths; or willing to undertake a level‑2 qualification within 12 months of the role.
• Experience of stock‑taking and driving a variety of vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence including category C1 entitlement.
• Willingness to undergo any training required by the Trust.
• Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.
• Ready to submit Disclosure & Barring Service check; applicants cover the cost of the basic check (£27.76).

Applicants must have right to work in the UK. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year plus relevant unsocial hours as per section 2.

We are committed to diversity, inclusivity and supporting disabled, veterans and service leavers. If you have a disability or learning difficulty, please disclose it in your application or contact the Recruitment Team at  for confidential discussion.