Driver

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Job Title:

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week

Main duties of the job

A part time driver is required to join the UEL Transport team, based at the Southampton General Hospital. The department operates from 0600 to 2030 with varied shifts within these times.

You will be required to complete the safe and compliant movement of UHS/UEL Supplies. You'll need to have previous driving experience of the local Southampton area, and the ability and licence to drive a variety of vehicles including a mini bus and a 7.5 tonne.

You will need to be customer focused with good communication skills. You will be offered essential manual handling training and the opportunity to complete a Driver CPC.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

UEL Transport complete the safe and compliant movement of UHS/UEL Supplies. We encourage safe processes and a good team working environment.

1. Undertake all transport duties as per the schedule or as directed by the Head Driver. This includes all or any transporting of:-

• Staff to and from place of work.
• Mail and parcels to various Hospitals, Medical Centres and Practices.
• The shipment of bloods, pharmacy, linen, specimens, clinical equipment and food.
• Daily maintenance checks of vehicles, as per driver instruction sheets and to report any defects to the Transport Supervisor.
• Ensure, at all times, that the vehicle is driven within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act.
• Carry out all duties in a helpful and courteous manner.

You will require a full driving licence.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.