Equipment Delivery Driver

Community Care Live; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a Difference

Professional Development

Employee Support

Benefits Package

Job summary

Hampshire Equipment Services (HES) in Basingstoke is seeking an Equipment Delivery Driver to deliver and install medical loan equipment across Hampshire, supporting adults and children to stay independent at home.

You will visit the office each shift to collect/return equipment and may be required to participate in on-call weekend/holiday rotas. This role emphasizes safety, dignity, and timely service to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Valid, full UK driving licence with parking at home for a large van.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Patience, compassion and empathy in all interactions.

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 UK driving licence

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Moving & handling 25kg

Job description

Join our dedicated team as anEquipment Delivery Driverat Hampshire Equipment Services (HES), supporting adults and children across Hampshire who needadditionalcare.You’lldeliver, build, and install medical equipment for people with disabilities and those recently discharged from hospital. Promoting people’s independence and quality of lifeyou’llhelp reduce,avoidor delay the need for ongoing care whilst supporting them to remain living at home.

You’llbe supporting service users across the whole of Hampshire. Hampshire Equipment Service is based in Basingstoke, andyou’llneed to visit theoffice each shiftto collect/return equipment.

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

Whatyou’lldo:

• 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.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• A valid, full UK driving licencewith 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’lltreat service users with dignity and respect.
• Physically able to undertake the moving and handling of equipment up to 25KG.

Why join us?

• Make a Difference:Work in collaboration with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, andfacilitaterapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
• 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.

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, thereforeyou’llbe required toparticipatein 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 mayinclude: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.