Job summary
We are seeking a full-time Courier Transport Service Driver to collect and deliver goods to various locations as required, in an appropriate vehicle. Responsible to Estates Officer (Engineering) for day to day workload.
We anticipate this will be a Band 2 role with a salary of £22,383 (subject to banding).
Main duties of the job
- Check oil fuel levels and safety aspects of vehicle before commencement of daily runs i.e. tyres, brakes, lights, steering etc. reporting any defect to the Estates Officer.
- Maintain vehicles in a clean and tidy condition.
- Collection/delivery and sorting of mail, the tracking of bar code records bags, pharmacy, controlled drugs, samples, laundry and other items designated by the Estates Officer. This may include a regular schedule.
- Transportaion of miscellaneous items e.g. medical equipment, meals and office furniture.
- Maintain drivers daily log sheet
About us
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of mental health, social care, learning disability and substance misuse services in the West Midlands.
The Trust employs approximately 1500 staff in the North Staffordshire area from a property portfolio of 30+ buildings.
The Estates Team is part of the Corporate Directorate and supports all Directories in the Trust. The Estates Team consists of approximately 25 staff and is a reactive service with frontline staff. The Facilities Team are much wider and work in conjunction with the Estates Teams.
We are a forward-thinking Trust and are extremely proud to have attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), one of only two specialist Mental Health Trusts in England to be awarded this.
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it' and the way we do inclusion is no exception. As a 'Disability Confident Employer', we very much believe that inclusion is something that you feel when you work at the Trust and we are continuously developing our culture of inclusion. Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collection/delivery and sorting of mail, the tracking of bar code records bags, pharmacy, controlled drugs, samples, laundry and other items designated by the Estates Officer. This may include a regular schedule.
- Transportaion of miscellaneous items e.g. medical equipment, meals and office furniture.
- Maintain drivers daily log sheet
- Maintain any records required by the Estates Officer
- To maintain safe driving methods and statutory speed limits at all times, reporting to the Estates Officer any summons received relating to the Road Traffic Act.
- To advise the Estates Officer of any difficulties encountered during shift
- To ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Check oil fuel levels and safety aspects of vehicle before commencement of daily runs i.e. tyres, brakes, lights, steering etc. reporting any defect to the Estates Officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collection/delivery and sorting of mail, the tracking of bar code records bags, pharmacy, controlled drugs, samples, laundry and other items designated by the Estates Officer. This may include a regular schedule.
- Transportaion of miscellaneous items e.g. medical equipment, meals and office furniture.
- Maintain drivers daily log sheet
- Maintain any records required by the Estates Officer
- To maintain safe driving methods and statutory speed limits at all times, reporting to the Estates Officer any summons received relating to the Road Traffic Act.
- To advise the Estates Officer of any difficulties encountered during shift
- To ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Check oil fuel levels and safety aspects of vehicle before commencement of daily runs i.e. tyres, brakes, lights, steering etc. reporting any defect to the Estates Officer.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE's at grade C or above including English and Maths
Desirable
- Good knowledge of local area
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Minimum of 2 GCSE's at grade C or above including English and Maths
Desirable
- Good knowledge of local area
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).
