Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Courier Driver

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Job summary

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country, providing care We provide care for 750,000 people across north east London.

BHRUT are currently looking for a Courier Transport Driver to join their team to provide a safe & efficient Transport service for the Trust & their customers as directed by the Transport Manager covering goods, post & passengers.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

Drive vehicles following all procedures to ensure the timely & efficient collection & delivery of goods, equipment, documentation & people to & from BHRUT sites & other sites as designated by the Transport Manager
Ensuring excellent customer service whilst minimising risk.
Facilitate the safe loading & unloading of vehicles
Reporting all matters of discrepancy between transported loads & covering documentation or electronic records.
Operate handling equipment during loading or unloading where necessary, such as sack barrows, mobile cages, pallet trucks in a safe & efficient manner.
Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness including tyres, oil, water etc maintaining internal & external cleanliness
Participate in any on call Hospital/Trust rota as appropriate.
Participate in flexible working times as service dictates to enable a transition to 7 day Just in Time working.

About us

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country, providing care We provide care for 750,000 people across north east London.

Date posted

15 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.16 to £15.73 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9162-23-4055

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Drive vehicles following all procedures to ensure the timely & efficient collection & delivery of goods, equipment, documentation & people to & from BHRUT sites & other sites as designated by the Transport Manager
Ensuring excellent customer service whilst minimising risk.
Facilitate the safe loading & unloading of vehicles
Reporting all matters of discrepancy between transported loads & covering documentation or electronic records.
Operate handling equipment during loading or unloading where necessary, such as sack barrows, mobile cages, pallet trucks in a safe & efficient manner.
Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness including tyres, oil, water etc maintaining internal & external cleanliness
Participate in any on call Hospital/Trust rota as appropriate.
Participate in flexible working times as service dictates to enable a transition to 7 day Just in Time working.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Drive vehicles following all procedures to ensure the timely & efficient collection & delivery of goods, equipment, documentation & people to & from BHRUT sites & other sites as designated by the Transport Manager
Ensuring excellent customer service whilst minimising risk.
Facilitate the safe loading & unloading of vehicles
Reporting all matters of discrepancy between transported loads & covering documentation or electronic records.
Operate handling equipment during loading or unloading where necessary, such as sack barrows, mobile cages, pallet trucks in a safe & efficient manner.
Carry out daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness including tyres, oil, water etc maintaining internal & external cleanliness
Participate in any on call Hospital/Trust rota as appropriate.
Participate in flexible working times as service dictates to enable a transition to 7 day Just in Time working.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence (minimum of 5 years driving experience)
Must be able to drive: Cars, small vans, transit vans and 3.5 tonne tail-lifts
Fully flexible
Right to Work in the UK

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence (minimum of 5 years driving experience)
Must be able to drive: Cars, small vans, transit vans and 3.5 tonne tail-lifts
Fully flexible
Right to Work in the UK

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)