Equipment Delivery Driver

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire Equipment Services in Basingstoke is seeking an Equipment Delivery Driver to deliver, install and support equipment for adults and children across Hampshire. You will visit the office each shift to collect/return equipment and help promote independence and quality of life.

The role requires a full driving licence, excellent organisation, and empathy for service users. On-call rotation and weekend duties are included with enhanced pay.

Qualifications

• Valid, full driving licence with parking facilities at home for a large van.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Patience, compassion and empathy in all interactions with service users.
• Ability to undertake moving and handling of equipment up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and install medical loan equipment promptly.
• Manage and schedule a busy workload efficiently.
• Handle heavy objects like bed parts, hoists, chairs and bath lifts.
• Drive a Council vehicle.

Skills

Full driving licence

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Physical energy to lift 25kg

Job description

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Equipment Delivery Driver

Job Reference: HCC624500
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Equipment Services, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary for 8 Months

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.

The Role:

Join our dedicated team as an Equipment Delivery Driver at Hampshire Equipment Services (HES), supporting adults and children across Hampshire who need additional care. You’ll deliver, build, and install medical equipment for people with disabilities and those recently discharged from hospital. Promoting people’s independence and quality of life you’ll help reduce, avoid or delay the need for ongoing care whilst supporting them to remain living at home.

You’ll be supporting service users across the whole of Hampshire. Hampshire Equipment Service is based in Basingstoke, and you’ll need to visit the office each shift to collect/return equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver and install medical loan equipment promptly.
• Manage and schedule a busy workload efficiently.
• Handle heavy objects like bed parts, hoists, chairs, and bath lifts.
• Drive a Council vehicle.

What we’re looking for:

• A valid, full driving licence with parking facilities at home for a large van (parking permits can be paid for by the council).
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions. You’ll treat service users with dignity and respect.
• Physically able to undertake the moving and handling of equipment up to 25KG.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Equipment Delivery Driver role,team and our values.The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.

• Make a Difference: Work in collaboration with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.For further information please visit our Reablement website.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities. We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere.

Working Patterns

The current working hours for this position follow a current pattern of Monday –Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm, with a 4pm Friday finish.

Our Service runs 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, therefore you’ll be required to participate in the on-call weekend and bank holiday rota during office hours, working a rotational 1:12 basis, for which enhancements are paid.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other roles you may have experience in may include: Courier, Chauffeur, Taxi Driver, Minicab, LGV, PCO, HGV, Patient Transport, Transport, Tanker Driver, Delivery Driver, Security Driver, Food Delivery, 7.5 Tonne, Private Hire, Driving Instructor, Bus Driver, Delivery Driver, Recovery Driver, Uber Driver & Minibus Driver, Installation Support, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Community Response Assistant, Healthcare Assistant.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to drive a Council vehicle and must hold a current full drivers' licence.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.