Driver / Porter

NHS; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking a Driver/Porter to provide essential services such as delivering samples, medication, and food across various locations. The ideal candidate should have a valid driving licence, customer service experience, and good knowledge of the Greater Manchester area. This role offers competitive pay enhancements for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, along with generous holiday leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30% pay enhancement for evenings and Saturdays

60% pay enhancement for Sundays and Bank holidays

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Valid full driving licence meeting the requirements of the trust's Transport Policy.
• Experience in a customer-related role.
• Ability to identify potential hazards and act upon them effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Driver/Porter services across the Trust.
• Deliver samples, medication, and linen supplies.
• Drive services users and deliver food.
• Safe transportation of Trust mail and NHS supply chain cages.
• Collect bulky equipment and clinical waste.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Knowledge of Greater Manchester area

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.