Job summary
Job Title
Laundry Transport Driver
Band
AFC Band 3
Hours
37.5
Department
Laundry Services
Division
Estates and Facilities
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Role Summary and Purpose
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- To carry out deliveries and collections of laundry across a number of internal and external site locations as per schedules and times
- To ensure compliance with client requirements and agreed delivery of service at all times
- To work as part of a team to carry out deliveries of laundry, goods, and PPE as required and as per schedule
- To carry out daily vehicle checks and complete basic vehicle maintenance tasks as required
- To ensure compliance by accurately completing all driving records as per current legislation
- To ensure all paperwork / electronic records are completed correctly, presented accurately and in a timely manner
- Protect the Trusts Operating Licence by adhering to the undertakings of the Operator Licence.
- Ensure that you work in a safe and controlled manner at all times
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communications and Relationship skills
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Take a leading role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
- Provide advice and support to the Linen team.
- Inform the Transport Manager of any vehicle defects
- Advise the Transport Manager of any delays or incidences
- Act in a professional manner at all times
Analytical and Judgemental skills
- To maintain effective and efficient records of all Linen services, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the Laundry Manager.
- Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in services that may be required. Using judgement to rearrange priorities when necessary and in consultation with the Transport Manager and Laundry Manager; implementing contingency plans as appropriate
- Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so.
- Carry out thorough daily vehicle checks at the start and end of the shift
- Record all elements of the working day by manual data entry via the driver digital tachograph car
Planning and Organisational skills
- Attend briefing meetings with the Laundry Manager, and liaise with other Supervisors. To ensure operational continuity and appraise colleagues of any logistical problems
- Ensure daily working time and daily driving times are not exceeded in line with EU and WTD rules.
Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communications and Relationship skills
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Take a leading role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
- Provide advice and support to the Linen team.
- Inform the Transport Manager of any vehicle defects
- Advise the Transport Manager of any delays or incidences
- Act in a professional manner at all times
Analytical and Judgemental skills
- To maintain effective and efficient records of all Linen services, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the Laundry Manager.
- Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in services that may be required. Using judgement to rearrange priorities when necessary and in consultation with the Transport Manager and Laundry Manager; implementing contingency plans as appropriate
- Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so.
- Carry out thorough daily vehicle checks at the start and end of the shift
- Record all elements of the working day by manual data entry via the driver digital tachograph car
Planning and Organisational skills
- Attend briefing meetings with the Laundry Manager, and liaise with other Supervisors. To ensure operational continuity and appraise colleagues of any logistical problems
- Ensure daily working time and daily driving times are not exceeded in line with EU and WTD rules.
Please see Job Description & Person Specs for full details.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Person Specification
LGV Cat C
Essential
- Experience
- LGV Cat C or above
- Drivers CPC
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
LGV Cat C
Essential
- Experience
- LGV Cat C or above
- Drivers CPC
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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.
