Bank Porter Driver

Summerhill Services Limited; Nechells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated transport services organization in the UK is seeking motivated individuals to join their Transport Team. The role involves providing high-quality Porter Driver services and delivering medical and other essential items across various sites. Applicants should possess strong communication, organizational skills, and a full UK driving license, with flexible working hours required. The position offers £12.43 per hour, contributing to a vital service for the community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with the public.
• Good level of oral and written communication skills.
• Full current & clean UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality Porter Driver Service.
• Deliver and collect medical items and other key elements.
• Support flexible working hours across various sites.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Customer service experience

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Education

GCSE/CSE Certificates

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate HACCP Level

Tools

Microsoft software packages

Job description

An opportunity has become available and we are looking to employ self motivated individuals to work as part of the Transport Team.

POSTS & HOURS

Based at: SSL HUB/Barberry (Across all SSL, BSMHFT and others agreed)

Bank post: 0 hrs

Salary: £12.43 per hour

This post will close as soon as enough applicants apply

At SSL we rely on diversity to deliver on our goals. We actively encourage applications from talented and qualified individuals from all walks of life regardless of race, gender, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory reference check, qualifications' check, occupational health check and mandatory training prior to commencement of employment.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality Porter Driver Service, Delivery service across all BSMHFT sites & others agreed to maintain a high quality continuous Service at all times that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

To work as part of Porter Driver team within Estates & Facilities.

To be responsible for a comprehensive Porter/Driver service to all BSMHFT, SSL & others agreed including outside contracts where necessary, in order to maintain a high-quality continuous Service at all times.

Deliver & Collect Key elements as described in responsibilities, but these may change with SSL re-organisation

About us

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust’s aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our ‘Green’ objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all ‘resources’ used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.

For more information visit:www.ssl-delivermore.com

To check all our vacancies visit: https://bit.ly/SSLJOBSNHS

Job responsibilities

To work effectively and efficiently within a team of other Porter Drivers, Supervisor & Transport & Logistics Coordinator to ensure the wellbeing of service users is always maintained and services provided.

Works in line with all BSMHFT/SSL policies and procedures

Good level of Communication with all , BSMHFT,SSL Staff, Visitors, Service users, Clients and suppliers.

Responsible for the delivery and collection of the following key elements:

• Transportation of Service Users & or Staff
• Food Delivery
• Pharmacy
• Medical Records
• Post (Internal & External)
• Specimens
• Oxygen

Provide a service to all sites as required.

Required to work flexible hours within the teams and support where necessary with reasonable notice to change start and finish times

Will be expected to work Weekends and Bank Holidays as required

Supporting In House Portering, Non-Emergency Patient Transport & General Transport services across BSMFHT/ SSL Trust when required (Initial Training will be provided)

Delivery, checking and exchanging of medical gas cylinders when required and keeping up to date records, with inclusion of the manifold bank that is changed

To be responsible for the delivery of all food requirements and hospitality requirements to all BSMHFT/SSL Locations.

Responsible for the safe collection and delivery of clean/dirty linen to All BSMHFT/SSL Locations.

Collection, safe transportation and disposal of ALL types of waste, including furniture, mattresses clinical, general, confidential, food, sharp and any other forms of waste from BSMHFT/SSL Locations, including disposal at nominated waste disposal site(s).

Responsible for the receipt, unloading/loading of ALL types of stores/ PPE to ALL BSMHFT Locations.

Responsible for the security and upkeep and regular cleaning of Trust vehicles and equipment. As per policy

Occasional requirement to respond & assist in an emergency situation.

Potential exposure to unpleasant situations.

Responsible to attend and complete all trust training programmes and ensure that BSMHFT/SSL statutory and mandatory training is up to date. Also, to actively take part and complete any external training.

Follow timetables set by the service and complete all tasks effectively.

Regular use of trust PC to complete e-learning training, and respond to trust communications, following ICT Guidelines.

Completion of timesheets and emailing handover reports and other necessary reports to Supervisor, and other staff members when required in line with departmental guidelines

Support and maintaining the external delivery areas ensuring they are free from refuse and clutter reporting any maintenance issues and pest activity

Responsible for any ad-hoc work to be completed during a shift as requested by SSL Estates & Facilities Team

Departmental rotas to be adhered to at all times, but may be subject to change in line with SSL/Trust organisation changes - (Rota attached).

Responsible for providing a Service to all BSMHFT/SSL Locations and other agreed locations. *

Due to the nature of the job, not all aspects can be included in this job description. Any other duties requested by Senior Supervisor, Transport & Logistics Co-ordinator or a member of SSL Estates & Facilities team.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Literate with satisfactory level of general education GCSE/CSE Certificates.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate HACCP Level

Knowledge and experience

• Proven experience working with the public
• Knowledge of Health & Safety & COSHH regulations
• Good standard of knowledge of Microsoft software packages
• Good level of oral and written communications skills
• Good organisational skills
• Able to work alone and part of a team

Other

• Able to work a flexible shift pattern which may include weekends and bank holidays
• Full Current & Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Able to fulfil Physical Requirement of the Role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Address

SSL Hub

unit 7 Electric Avenue, Junction 6, Aston

unit 7 Electric Avenue, Junction 6, Aston