Make Ready Assistant

Main area Make Ready Assistant Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent:
Full Time 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.) Job
-EA007-0626

Site Area Ambulance Centre, Dobshill Town Dobshill, Flintshire Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/08/2026 23:59

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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.

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.

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.

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…