# Make Ready Operative - Kempston > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/make-ready-operative-kempston/c717008d-8dea-48df-b72a-193dfc784a0b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/make-ready-operative-kempston/c717008d-8dea-48df-b72a-193dfc784a0b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Town:** Royston - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Variety of shifts over 7 Days, nights & weekends - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Variety of shifts over 7 Days, nights & weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T12:52:26.412Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Kempston/East_England_Ambulance_Service_Trust/Operation_Support/Operation_Support-v8020588 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8020588?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Make Ready Operative - Kempston Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day? Make Ready Services has vacancies for roles which involve preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables. This dynamic role has shift patterns which cover both days and nights. Find out more about the role by watching this video from the Team \[link to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jClddZlMvXw\] Working for Make Ready Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits: - NHS Pension Scheme - Free parking - Minimum of 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (increases with years of service) - Occupational Health services including a 24hr Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services - Staff support networks including BAME, LGBTQ+, Multi Faith and All Women in EEAST ### Main duties of the job - As a Make Ready Operative (MRO) you will typically work in a small team with a supervisor overseeing the work and on hand for support. As well as the vital role of preparing emergency vehicles for operational duties, you will support the management of stock and equipment assets and restock module bags destined for the vehicles. Significant care and attention to detail is required in module bag preparation whilst vehicle preparation is undertaken with a record required of every check undertaken. - The requirement to work shifts includes nights and weekends and a degree of flexibility will be required to ensure our service delivery is maintained.  You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of IT will be essential along with the ability to work to tight deadlines. - Your role will also involve moving ambulances and vehicles so a UK driving licence with a commitment to attaining a full C1 licence within 12 months of commencement of the role is mandatory. - You will need to have a high attention to detail, an ability to follow step by step instructions and to be able to work as part of a team in a customer focussed environment to succeed in this role ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.  Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. ## Job Details Make Ready Operative - Kempston Have you ever wondered how YOU can make a difference contributing to saving lives every day? Make Ready Services has vacancies for roles which involve preparing emergency ambulances for operational duty and includes cleaning vehicles, checking basic serviceability and equipment, and restocking the medical consumables. This dynamic role has shift patterns which cover both days and nights. Find out more about the role by watching this video from the Team \[link to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jClddZlMvXw\] Working for Make Ready Services at East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust (EEAST) you will also be eligible for the following benefits: NHS Pension Scheme Free parking Minimum of 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (increases with years of service) Occupational Health services including a 24hr Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing, legal and financial services Staff support networks including BAME, LGBTQ+, Multi Faith and All Women in EEAST ## Job Description As a Make Ready Operative (MRO) you will typically work in a small team with a supervisor overseeing the work and on hand for support. As well as the vital role of preparing emergency vehicles for operational duties, you will support the management of stock and equipment assets and restock module bags destined for the vehicles. Significant care and attention to detail is required in module bag preparation whilst vehicle preparation is undertaken with a record required of every check undertaken. The requirement to work shifts includes nights and weekends and a degree of flexibility will be required to ensure our service delivery is maintained. You will also need good communication skills and a basic understanding of IT will be essential along with the ability to work to tight deadlines. Your role will also involve moving ambulances and vehicles so a UK driving licence with a commitment to attaining a full C1 licence within 12 months of commencement of the role is mandatory. You will need to have a high attention to detail, an ability to follow step by step instructions and to be able to work as part of a team in a customer focussed environment to succeed in this role ## Responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a customer-focused environment. - Experience of working to tight deadlines and managing/prioritising tasks **Desirable** - Knowledge and experience of stores management. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full Manual UK Driving Licence Category B (maximum of 6 penalty points). E App - NVQ Level 3 in appropriate subject, or relevant experience - English and Maths GCSE Level 4, or equivalent level of education. **Desirable** - UK Manual Driving Licence Category C1 or must be willing to obtain C1 within 12 months of employment - Completion of RFID/Telematics internal course. - ECDL Pass, or equivalent ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Intermediate numeracy, literacy and IT skills (ie handheld PDA). ## Documents - [job description -make ready operative (docx, 254.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10341851) - [person specification -make ready operative (docx, 61.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10341850) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.