Driver

Circle Health Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (incre

Private healthcare scheme

Friends & Family hospital discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training

Job summary

Circle Health Group Decontamination in Bristol is seeking a Driver for 30 hours per week on a permanent basis. The role involves collecting contaminated trolleys and delivering to the decontamination facility, then returning reprocessed equipment to clinical departments in a timely and courteous manner.

Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence (Category B) with tail-lift van experience, be comfortable in urban/rural driving, and willing to work flexible hours including early mornings,

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence (Category B) for vehicles up to 3.5t.
• Proven experience driving vans with tail lifts.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends or public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect contaminated trolleys from hospitals and clinics and deliver them to the CHG decontamination facility.
• Return clean trolleys containing reprocessed scopes and instruments to clinical departments promptly and courteously.
• Operate company vehicles (up to 3.5t) with tail lifts in line with road safety regulations.
• Maintain daily delivery schedules and time-sensitive routes while ensuring excellent customer service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Tail lift vans experience

Manual handling training

Ability to read route instructions

Flexible hours availability

Job description

Driver
Circle Decontamination - Bristol
30 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,515.37 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Driver to join their team of staff in theDecontaminationdepartment.

This is a part time role for 30 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern. Candidates must be available to provide 24/7 cover for new routes, with collections scheduled twice daily.

Duties of this role include:

• Collect contaminated trolleys from hospitals and clinics and deliver them to the CHG decontamination facility.
• Return clean trolleys containing reprocessed scopes and instruments to clinical departments in a safe, timely, and courteous manner.
• Operate company vehicles (up to 3.5t) fitted with tail lifts in accordance with all applicable road safety regulations.
• Maintain daily delivery schedules, keeping to time-sensitive routes while ensuring excellent customer service.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A full, clean UK driving licence (Category B), valid for operation of vehicles up to and including 3.5t.
• Proven experience of driving vans with tail lifts, ideally in a commercial or healthcare setting.
• Comfortable driving in urban and rural environments, in all weather conditions, and under time pressure.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and lifting duties safely, with appropriate training.
• A good standard of general education, with the ability to complete delivery logs and read route instructions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends or public holidays if required.
• A commitment to maintaining vehicle hygiene and safety standards.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

... and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles... and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.