Stores Operative/HGV Driver

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Newport is seeking a Stores Operative/HGV Driver to join their team. This role involves stock management and the secure transport of medical items across NHS Wales. Applicants must have an HGV Cat C licence and CPC, as well as a full driving licence. The position offers a salary of £24,833 per annum and requires a commitment to health and safety standards. This is a permanent, full-time role located at Unit 5 Imperial Park, Newport.

Qualifications

• Driving a range of vans with good geographical knowledge.
• Essential to have a Full Driving Licence and awareness of Health and Safety.
• Desirable to have basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stock items and safe transport of medical consumables.
• Transport and distribute NHS Pathology and secure stationery.
• Replenishment of services across NHS Wales.

Skills

Driving a range of vans

Dealing with customers

Sound geographical knowledge of area served

Education

Full Driving Licence

HGV Cat C

HGV CPC

Job description

Overview

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership provides Clinical Logistics Transport Service across all Health Boards in Wales via its Health Courier Service, and is seeking a Stores Operative/HGV Driver to join this service based in the Bridgend area, serving South Wales.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES HGV CAT C LICENCE AND CPC

Responsibilities

As a Health Courier Service Stores Operative/HGV Driver you will be responsible for stock items in stores centres and also for the safe and secure transport, distribution and replenishment of NHS Pathology, Blood/Blood Products, Secure and Non‑Secure Stationery, Laundry, Mail/Records and Stock items such as medical consumables (e.g. needles/syringes/containers) that are distributed to primary health care sites (Hospitals, GP practices, pharmacies, opticians, dental surgeries) across NHS Wales.

Qualifications & Experience

• Driving a range of vans
• Dealing with customers
• Sound geographical knowledge of area served
• HGV Cat C
• HGV CPC

Desirable: ADR awareness.

Essential: Full Driving Licence, Moving & Handling and Awareness of Health and Safety.

Desirable: Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Maintenance.

Benefits

Band 2

£24,833 a year per annum

Permanent

Full-time

Location

Unit 5 Imperial Park

Celtic Lakes

Newport

NP108BE

Reference

043‑EA075‑1225

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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