Driver

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a logistics driver to operate a light commercial vehicle on scheduled NHS runs. The role involves manual handling, daily vehicle checks, and completing vehicle records, with delivery/collection duties across multiple sites and occasional teamwork with colleagues.

You will work with a rota from 6.30am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, and must be able to communicate effectively with staff and site contacts.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid UK driving license and be able to drive light commercial vehicles.
• Experience with manual handling and using trolleys for moving goods.
• Strong communication skills with staff and customers at delivery points.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet timescales and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Drive a works light commercial vehicle on scheduled runs.
• Carry out daily vehicle maintenance and inspections and complete records.
• Sort internal mail and assist with post room duties as required.
• Deliver and collect items at multiple sites, often alone, with occasional teamwork.
• Communicate with a range of people and follow instructions for paperwork.

Skills

Driving license

Vehicle inspection

Manual handling

Communication

Time management

Job description

Trent Logistics is the transport service provider for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and additionally provide a Logistics service to other NHS organisations. We hold an accreditation in Environmental Management system (ISO14001-2015) We use a fleet of modern Electric (battery) & Diesel light commercial vehicles. The team comprises of 30 colleagues who take pride in the logistical services that they provide to the NHS and strive for excellence and continual improvement. Full induction training is undertaken to the role and on-going training to the scheduled runs is provided by experienced colleagues. You will work alongside other colleagues whilst at the base (Duncan Macmillan House) and although you will mainly work alone whilst driving you may have contact with colleagues at communal locations during the day. The sharing of knowledge & experience between colleagues is undertaken regularly to maintain continual improvement. The role will include. Working as team member on different scheduled runs on a rota basis between 6.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday providing a logistics service. The driving of a works light commercial vehicle including daily basic maintenance & inspection and completion of vehicle records. Manual handling and the use of trolleys to move goods between the vehicle and delivery/collection location. Manual handling of goods some of which may be heavy. Attendance at multiple sites on multiple levels is required throughout a working day collecting & delivering items. Communicating with a range of people on a regular basis. Undertaking training as required some of which will be PC based. Sorting internal mail in a post room environment. Following written & verbal instructions and completing paperwork & providing verbal feedback. Working without direct supervision during the day. Ability to work under pressure to timescales whilst driving in traffic with the ability to problem sole 'on the go'. Having a good knowledge of Nottingham & surrounding areas. Please read the job description and person specification for further details.

£25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust