Band 4 Logistics Class Two Driver

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Logistics Department undertakes the responsibility of providing a service to

University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust stakeholders.

Logistics provides an effective and professional service delivering ongoing cost efficiencies and benefits in line with Trust and customer objectives.

As a member of the logistics team you will be required to adopt a flexible approach towards any Logistics and driving activities.

The posts at this level contain a range of tasks, some of which require the exercise of initiative whilst operating within broad procedural guidelines and requires a degree of independent judgement.

This post is based in Meteor Park, Aston, Birmingham B7 5TE.

Main duties of the job

Supervise the loading of the vehicle so that products are safely loaded and secured to minimise chances of damage.

The post holder will be a train the trainer on the 18-tonne electric vehicle.

Operate Class 2 Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in strict compliance with traffic laws, safety standards, and NHS policies, prioritizing the safety of the public and the integrity of cargo.

Exhibit professionalism and courteous behaviour when interacting with NHS staff at various facilities, serving as an ambassador for the NHS in a positive and helpful manner.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1080590DO

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
*Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience plus additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma level eg Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
*Valid Class 2 HGV driving license.
*Have received additional DAF training / citification on an electric 18 tonne vehicle.
*A clean driving record with no major traffic violations.

Experience

Essential

*Previous experience as a Class 2 HGV driver.
*Proficiency in using navigation and route optimization tools.
*Exceptional time management and route planning skills.
*Strong knowledge of HGV operation and maintenance.

Desirable

*Familiarity with local delivery routes within the NHS network.
*Digital Tachograph Card experience.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*High levels of Health and Safety standards.
*Excellent verbal communication.
*Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers.
*Diligent attention to detail.
*Ability to work under pressure.
*Flexibility.
*Prioritisation and organisation skills.
*Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
*Initiative and common sense.
*Customer orientated.
*Physical fitness and the ability to load and unload cargo.
*Working within a result driven environment
*Reliable.
*Punctual.
*Motivated.
*Team Player.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
*Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience plus additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma level eg Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
*Valid Class 2 HGV driving license.
*Have received additional DAF training / citification on an electric 18 tonne vehicle.
*A clean driving record with no major traffic violations.

Experience

Essential

*Previous experience as a Class 2 HGV driver.
*Proficiency in using navigation and route optimization tools.
*Exceptional time management and route planning skills.
*Strong knowledge of HGV operation and maintenance.

Desirable

*Familiarity with local delivery routes within the NHS network.
*Digital Tachograph Card experience.

Additional Criteria

Essential

*High levels of Health and Safety standards.
*Excellent verbal communication.
*Ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co-Workers.
*Diligent attention to detail.
*Ability to work under pressure.
*Flexibility.
*Prioritisation and organisation skills.
*Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
*Initiative and common sense.
*Customer orientated.
*Physical fitness and the ability to load and unload cargo.
*Working within a result driven environment
*Reliable.
*Punctual.
*Motivated.
*Team Player.

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.