Courier/Driver

NHS Scotland; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 2,712,000 - 3,100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is recruiting a General Services Courier Driver to cover the Borders region and occasional Edinburgh deliveries as part of the Facilities Department.

This permanent role is 36 hours per week, with shifts Monday to Friday; a full driving licence and good fitness are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence; role can be physically demanding.
• Must show good communication, flexibility and adaptability.
• Knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework.
• Based in the Borders area with occasional Edinburgh delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver/pick up stores, medication, mail, bloods and cylinders around the Borders area.
• Occasional travel to Edinburgh when required.
• Work Monday to Friday.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Fitness

Flexibility

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Facilities Department - BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL

General Services Courier Driver

Band 36 hours per week

Permanent

The post holder will be required to deliver/ pick up stores, medication, mail, bloods, cylinders and other items from around the Borders area and Edinburgh when required

The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday.

Applicants will be required to have a full driving licence, good level of fitness as jobs can be demanding, demonstrate a high level of competence in communication, activities, flexibility and knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.

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