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Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
- Other
Clean driving licence
- Other
Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks (lifting parcels, bags of specimens, equipment etc.), standing or walking for long periods.
- Other
Willingness to work variable shifts.
- Skills
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
- Skills
Establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer focussed environment.
- Skills
Team player.
- Skills
Able to use own initiative and work independently
- Skills
Willing to learn new skills.
- Knowledge
An awareness of NHS priorities
- Knowledge
Knowledge of local roads, able to plan routes, and read maps.
- Knowledge
Basic understanding of vehicle safety checks and maintenance
- Knowledge
Understand how to maintain confidentiality/data protection.
- Knowledge
Understand the needs of clients and able to deal tactfully and sensitively with concerns.
- Experience
Minimum 2 years driving experience
- Experience
Experience of safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted spaces, and traffic conditions.
- Experience
Able to drive a manual van up to 3.5 tonne in adverse weather conditions.
- Experience
Able to handle confidential and sensitive items securely.
- Qualifications
NVQ level 2 or equivalent of literacy and numeracy.
- Qualifications
Valid driving licence qualification to reflect B entitlement and ability to drive manual cars, vans, and large 3.5 tonne vans in the UK.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Able to secure and protect loads
- Skills
Able to store and maintain manual and electronic records.
- Knowledge
Understanding of health and safety requirements when working in a warehouse environment.
- Knowledge
Able to maintain efficient administrative systes and processes.
- Experience
Working in an NHS environment
- Experience
Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
- Experience
Previous experience driving in a multi-drop role.
Job overview
Operating from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood, Essex, you will be assisting with the delivery, collection, and transportation of goods, products and equipment around the Trust and local area; and ensuring collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for re-issue.
This supporting role will help to ensure the smooth running of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre operations, systems and processes.
The post holder is expected to consistently deliver a client-focused service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.
Main duties of the job
- To provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner, to ensure the smooth running of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre services.
- To be responsible for the delivery, collection, and transportation of goods, products and equipment around the Trust and local area.
- To consistently deliver a client-focussed service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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This advert is for Supply Chain Courier Driver with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Driver role. The advertised salary is £26,618 per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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