HGV Class 1 Driver days

Sharpsmart UK; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Referral programmes

Discounts across stores, services, and

Job summary

Sharpsmart, part of Daniels Health, provides medical waste management for healthcare facilities across the healthcare sector. We are seeking a customer-focused Class 1 licensed driver to join our Northern region operations with a 2pm Monday-to-Friday start.

You will deliver and collect clinical waste bins and sharps containers, unload/load the vehicle, and interact with site staff. ADR is preferred; CPC required; training provided; O/T and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving & Class 1 License is required.
• CPC certification is required.
• ADR is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect clinical waste bins and sharps containers from customers across the Northern region.
• Safely unload and load the vehicle.
• Interact with customers on arrival to sites.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and safe to drive.

Skills

Customer focus

Flexible attitude

Driving experience in healthcare

Education

Full UK Driving & Class 1 License

CPC

ADR (preferred)

Job description

Sharpsmart are part of Daniels Health, a global business providing safety systems and medical waste collection for hospitals and an array of customers within the healthcare setting. Our focus is delivering quality and safety-focused medical waste management services that reduce needlestick injuries, positively impact infection control and reduce environmental burden.

Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused driver with a Class 1 license and to utilize your experience with our healthcare customers.

Shift times: Monday to Friday - 2pm starts

Your role will involve:

• Delivering and collecting clinical waste bins & sharps containers from customers across the Northern region
• Safely unloading and loading the vehicle
• Interacting with customers on arrival to sites
• Making sure your vehicle is clean and safe to drive

Candidate Profile

• Full UK Driving & Class 1 License
• CPC
• Experience of driving within a similar environment
• A flexible, can-do attitude with a strong customer focus
• ADR (preferred)

Why work for us?

• Job stability & a permanent position - as an essential service to healthcare; we are a non-seasonal and stable business
• Opportunities for overtime
• Consistent work hours - Monday to Friday - 2pm starts
• Benefits - Examples include private medical cover, referral programmes, and discounts across a range of stores, services, food & drink etc
• Competitive salary - plus shift allowance and annual bonus

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