Job summary
An opportunity has a arisen for a Logistics Supervisor to support the busy Logistics team at Brighton General Hospital. The post-holder will support the Logistics Manager to prioritise and coordinate team activities across Transport, Portering and Stores services, ensuring all functions are performed promptly, safely and in line with statutory and mandatory requirements. The role requires experience driving multiple vehicle types and previous supervisory/ management experience.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high quality, safe and efficient transport service, ensuring all courier routes are covered within existing resource availability.
To undertake driving tasks including removals and vehicle deliveries. To assess work where necessary for access, risk and viability prior to its allocation to team members.
To support cross-site operations including transfer of stores, general goods-in, waste and items for repurposing/ remarketing.
To complete all related documentation including transfer notes, CD books and mileage sheets, obtaining appropriate signatures and other information as defined by the task.
To monitor team documentation e.g. vehicle checks and delivery signatures as required and pass on for action or filing as appropriate.
About us
Why work for us?
- We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
- Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
- A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
- Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
- Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
- Research opportunities
- Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
- We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
- Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
- Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise staff within Transport, Portering and Stores functions including scheduling and task allocation.
To undertake the lead driver role within the Transport team, performing driving and related duties on behalf of SCFT and partner organisations across Sussex.
To comply with, and ensure the teams comply with, all statutory and mandatory requirements including Trust internal training along with road traffic legislation; loading and handling regulations; and waste carriage/ management.
To promote collaborative working throughout the Logistics service, across the Trust and with commercial partners.
To support and deputise for the Logistics Manager in relation to operationalmanagement, provision of quotations for work, route planning andcommunication with service end users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise staff within Transport, Portering and Stores functions including scheduling and task allocation.
To undertake the lead driver role within the Transport team, performing driving and related duties on behalf of SCFT and partner organisations across Sussex.
To comply with, and ensure the teams comply with, all statutory and mandatory requirements including Trust internal training along with road traffic legislation; loading and handling regulations; and waste carriage/ management.
To promote collaborative working throughout the Logistics service, across the Trust and with commercial partners.
To support and deputise for the Logistics Manager in relation to operationalmanagement, provision of quotations for work, route planning andcommunication with service end users.
Person Specification
Driving licence
Essential
- UK/ EU driving licence with no more than three points
Desirable
Management experience
Essential
Desirable
- Management experience in transport, warehouse or NHS role
Driving experience
Essential
- Familiar with car and commercial vehicles
Desirable
- Familiar with vehicle types up to 3.5 tonne
Person Specification
Driving licence
Essential
- UK/ EU driving licence with no more than three points
Desirable
Management experience
Essential
Desirable
- Management experience in transport, warehouse or NHS role
Driving experience
Essential
- Familiar with car and commercial vehicles
Desirable
- Familiar with vehicle types up to 3.5 tonne
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
