Mobile Dental Unit Driver

Community Dental Services; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled driver to support dental operations across multiple locations. The role involves driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle, handling set-up for clinical teams, and performing maintenance tasks. Suitable candidates will have experience with larger vehicles and strong organizational skills, contributing to vital local healthcare initiatives.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Training support for professional development

Uniforms provided

Key role in local social care initiative

Qualifications

• Experience of driving a larger vehicle is essential.
• Must hold a full Class C1 UK/EA licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Collect the unit from the base and set it up at the rostered location.
• Assist the dental team and handle waste water disposal.
• Perform general vehicle maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Driving Experience

Job description

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Hours:Rostered sessions according to driver plan. There will be a requirement for weekend working

Base:Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village,3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT

Rate of Pay:£13.57 per hour

We are looking for an experienced driver with a full Class C1 UK/EA licence with no more than 6 penalty points to safely navigate our 7.5 tonne vehicle to various locations Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Essex & Norfolk, to assist the dental team at each site.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for collecting the unit from the base and driving to the rostered location, then setting up the unit on the outside to be available for the clinical teams.

You will be asked to assist during the day operating the tail lift and interact with community members as appropriate. On return to base you will then be responsible for the disposal of all waste water and replenishing the portable fresh water tank.

Other responsibilities will include performing general maintenance activities, refuelling, interior and external cleaning and operational assessment of the vehicle.

Training will be provided for the successful applicant.

Applicants should be organised and adaptable with excellent time management skills. Previous experience of driving a larger vehicle is essential.

About us

What do we offer?

• Salary £13.57 per hour
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Support with training for your wider professional development.
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiative

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on duties and responsibilities for the post.