Driver / Porter

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local mental health trust is looking for a Driver/Porter to provide essential services across various sites. Responsibilities include transporting samples, medications, and service users while ensuring the highest standards of customer care. Candidates should have a valid driving licence and experience in customer relations. The role offers various benefits, including annual leave enhancements and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer-related role.
• Knowledge of the Greater Manchester area.
• Ability to identify hazards and act accordingly.
• Previous experience as a Driver.

Responsibilities

• Provide Driver/Porter services across the Trust.
• Deliver samples, medication, food, and mail safely.
• Drive service users and collect waste.

Skills

Customer service skills

Driving skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid full driving licence

Job description

To carry out the distribution and Portering Duties detailed below to meet the standards, policies and objectives of the Transport/Logistics Services.Liaise with a variety of customers, both internal and external to the Trust, building an excellent working relationship.

To be the initial point of contact for all communication promoting customer care and reflectingthe quality standards of Capital, Estates and Facilities in all aspects of work undertaken.

The post holder will work as part of the Transport/Logistics Team and will be required to work closely with his/her colleagues, providing a flexible comprehensive service offering cover for colleagues when necessary, for which full training will be provided.

Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will be to provide Driver/Porter services across the Trust in line with the Job Description. Including:

• The safe delivery of samples, medication and linen supplies.
• Driving services users.
• Delivery of food.
• Safe Transportation and franking of Trust mail.
• Delivery of NHS supply chain cages.
• Collection of bulky equipment / furniture, clinical waste and confidential waste

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

• Valid full driving licence meeting the requirements of the trusts Transport Policy.
• Working in a customer related role.
• A good knowledge of the Greater Manchester area.
• Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace and act upon these effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of working within time limits and under pressure.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Previous experience of working as a Driver.
• Able to drive up to 35cwt vehicle.

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.