Part-Time NHS Transport Driver – Southampton

UHS Estates Ltd ( UEL ); Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) at Southampton General Hospital is hiring a part-time Driver (Band 2). The role is 15 hours per week with shifts 0600–2030, supporting safe movement of UHS/UEL supplies.

You must hold a full driving licence (D1) with up to 3 points and be able to drive up to 7.5 tonnes; CPC training to be completed within 6 months. Manual handling training is provided and you will work in a customer-focused transport team within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points. Able to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence
• Previous manual handling training
• CPC Driver – or to complete within 6 months

Responsibilities

• UEL Transport complete the safe and compliant movement of UHS/UEL Supplies. We encourage safe processes and a good team working environment.
• Undertake all transport duties as per the schedule or as directed by the Head Driver. This includes all or any transporting of: Staff to and from place of work.
• Mail and parcels to various Hospitals, Medical Centres and Practices.
• The shipment of bloods, pharmacy, linen, specimens, clinical equipment and food.
• Daily maintenance checks of vehicles, as per driver instruction sheets and to report any defects to the Transport Supervisor.
• Ensure, at all times, that the vehicle is driven within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act.
• Carry out all duties in a helpful and courteous manner.
• You will require a full driving licence.

Job description

UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) at Southampton General Hospital is hiring a part-time Driver (Band 2). The role is 15 hours per week with shifts 0600–2030, supporting safe movement of UHS/UEL supplies.

You must hold a full driving licence (D1) with up to 3 points and be able to drive up to 7.5 tonnes; CPC training to be completed within 6 months. Manual handling training is provided and you will work in a customer-focused transport team within the NHS.