Logistic Driver

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS health institution in London is looking for a Delivery Driver to manage the collection and delivery of goods across its sites. Candidates must possess a full, clean driving license and have geographic knowledge of London. Responsibilities include ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining high standards of vehicle safety. This is a crucial role that contributes to the operation of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a vehicle and/or passenger safety course.
• Possess a full, clean driving licence.
• Completion of a manual handling course.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver post, general stores, and equipment.
• Ensure goods arrive at destination safely and on time.
• Manage routes and cover for staff shortages.

Skills

Geographic knowledge of London

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full, clean driving licence

Completion of manual handling course

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

1. OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
   • Collection and delivery of post, general stores, supplies, stationery, and equipment (Non-IT / Medical Equipment). Pharmacy supplies, patients note, etc. from all sites associated with the Trust.
   • Collection and pick-up of Trust employees, visitors or persons who require transportation to meet operational needs for or on behalf of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
   • Perform administrative tasks by keeping accurate daily work logs in relation to goods transported and vehicles used to include any accident forms that will have to be completed.
   • Ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy by doing a daily inspection of fuel, water, oil, tyres, lights, and any fluid leaks etc. The vehicles must be regularly kept clean and refuelled Weekly using the fuel card supplied and return the receipt to the transport department. Follow the transport department guidance on breakdowns and reporting accidents.
   • Portray a professional, polite, and courteous approach as representatives of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
   • Provide cover on any other route as and when required.
   • Undertake any other duties as are determined by the needs of the department.
   • To use analytical and judgemental skills to always carry out duties efficiently.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

To manage and work under own initiative & use planning and organisational skills and to work under minimal supervision.

To ensure goods arrive at their destination safely and on time.

The driver may be required to work overtime if the service requires it and may be asked to cover often at short notice.

Uniforms are expected to be always worn and to be maintained in a clean and tidy manner. Where Mobile phones are provided, this is for business use only and is expected to be charged and working while on duty and must not be used whilst the vehicles are in motion. ID badges must be always worn.

The driver may be required occasionally to train and supervise new staff and agency drivers on scheduled routes and may be required to work different shift patterns than their normal scheduled.

It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that when parking the vehicle on the public highway, the vehicle is parked on a permitted area. Should parking tickets be issued, it will be the drivers responsibility to pay for it.

Use of physical effort will be required e.g. lifting heavy loads. Must follow manual handling guidelines when handling/moving stores and post.

Ability to organise additional duties, prioritise workloads, covering alternative routes when diversions take place, severe weather, and traffic conditions.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

• Completion of a vechile and/or passenger safetcy course
• Possess a full, clean driving licence
• Completion of a manual handling course

Knowledge & Experience

• Geographic knowledge of London
• A general understanding of transport legislation and driver responsibilities
• A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Good written and oral commuication skills
• Work to strict deadlines & work under pressure

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust