Supply Chain Courier Driver

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT is seeking a courier driver to join the Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood, supporting Barts Health NHS Trust. You will collect, deliver and move goods and equipment around the Trust and local area, while handling confidential items and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires a clean UK B licence, at least two years of driving experience, and an NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. Flexible shifts and NHS‑focused service are also noted.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy
• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted space and traffic conditions
• Driving a manual van up to 3.5 tonnes in adverse weather
• Secure handling of confidential items and understanding of data protection
• Route planning and map reading on local roads
• Basic vehicle safety checks and maintenance awareness

Responsibilities

• Deliver, collect and transport goods, products and equipment around the Trust and local area
• Ensure collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for re-issue
• Provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner
• Help keep Supply Chain Distribution Centre services, systems and processes running smoothly
• Deliver a client-focused service that promotes good customer service and working relationships

Skills

Basic IT skills

Customer focus

Team player

Independent initiative

Willingness to learn

NHS priorities awareness

Education

NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy

Job description

This courier driver post sits at the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood and supports Barts Health NHS Trust. The work centres on collecting, delivering and moving goods, products and equipment around the Trust and the local area, and checking returned equipment is clean and safe for reissue. The post also gives confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner and involves variable shifts and secure handling of sensitive items. Applicants need a clean B licence, at least two years' driving experience and an NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

What the job involves

• Deliver, collect and transport goods, products and equipment around the Trust and local area
• Ensure collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for re-issue
• Provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner
• Help keep Supply Chain Distribution Centre services, systems and processes running smoothly
• Deliver a client-focused service that promotes good customer service and working relationships

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy

Experience

• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted space and traffic conditions
• Driving a manual van up to 3.5 tonnes in adverse weather
• Secure handling of confidential items and understanding of data protection
• Route planning and map reading on local roads
• Basic vehicle safety checks and maintenance awareness

Skills & knowledge

• Basic IT skills
• Good working relationships and excellent customer-focused interpersonal skills
• Working as a team player and independently on own initiative
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Awareness of NHS priorities and client needs, handled tactfully

Checks & eligibility

• Clean UK B driving licence covering manual cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes

Other

• Able to travel throughout the Trust
• Physically able to do manual handling and to stand or walk for long periods
• Willingness to work variable shifts

Nice to have

• Experience working in an NHS environment
• Previous warehouse, distribution or logistics experience
• Previous multi-drop driving experience
• Understanding of health and safety in a warehouse environment
• Efficient administrative systems and processes
• Securing and protecting loads
• Storing and maintaining manual and electronic records

What’s offered

• Openness to flexible working, to discuss with the recruiting manager