Healthcare Class 2 Service Driver

PHS Group Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hygiene services provider in the UK seeks a Class 2 Service Technician. You will be responsible for collecting health-related waste, ensuring safety and compliance. The role offers a competitive salary, ongoing career development, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Ongoing career development opportunities

Discounts with retailers like O2 and F&B

24-hour wellbeing helpline

Pension scheme

31 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Prioritize safety and legal compliance; good safety record essential.
• Hold a full driving license for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect health-related waste products including Pharmaceutical and Clinical Waste.
• Support Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste.
• Follow planned routes using PDA devices.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Driving

Education

Category C (LGV Class 2) License

Driver CPC

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Class 2 Service Technician

As a key worker in our Healthcare Division, you play a vital role in the success of phs. To our customers, you are the face of the company. Your excellent customer service skills will help keep our customers satisfied and loyal.

As an experienced Class 2 Service Technician, your responsibilities include collecting health-related waste products, including Pharmaceutical, Non-Hazardous, and Clinical Waste. You will support the nation's Covid testing stations, playing a crucial part in maintaining hygienic and fresh facilities for our customers.

A typical day for a Service Technician at phs involves:

1. Following planned routes using PDA devices to confirm collections and manage site access issues. Familiarity with in-cab technology, satellite navigation, and smartphones is beneficial.
2. Using Soft Compaction Vehicles designed for our services, similar to refuse collection vehicles.
3. Emptying and collecting Euro Bins containing offensive waste.
4. Supporting Covid testing stations by collecting sealed waste.
5. Completing hazardous consignment and transfer notes.
6. Returning daily to your depot to unload collected waste.

The ideal candidate for this role will:

1. Prioritize safety and legal compliance; a good safety record is essential.
2. Hold a Category C (LGV Class 2) license, current Driver CPC, and a valid Digital Tachograph Card.
3. Have held a full driving license for at least 12 months, with no more than 6 penalty points and no IN or DD endorsements within the last five years.
4. Be open-minded regarding the products carried on the vehicle.
5. Be vaccinated against Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Polio, and Hepatitis A, with vaccinations paid for by phs.

In return, we offer:

1. A salary of £31,200 based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.
2. No scheduled weekend work.
3. 13 paydays per year (every 4 weeks).
4. Ongoing career development opportunities.
5. Discounts with retailers like O2 and F&B.
6. A 24-hour wellbeing helpline.
7. Pension scheme.
8. 31 days of annual leave (including Christmas Day), with bank holidays typically working days except Christmas Day.

About phs:

Founded in 1963, phs Group is a leading provider of Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain, and Ireland, serving over 90,000 customers across 300,000 locations. Our services include Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct, Direct 365, Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit, and Compliance.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to balance our workforce and provide an environment where all staff can bring their true selves to work without fear of discrimination.