Job summary
We are looking for acourier driver who will provide cover for planned and unplanned absence in the team. The ESHT Couriers provide an essential service collecting and delivering items to health care centres in East Sussex. The Trust operates 11courier rounds. These rounds each have fixed schedules with 8 hour days, including a 30 minute break. Round start times currently range from 0600 to 11:30, and finish times range from 1400 to 19:30. Applicants will need to be able to work flexible hours, covering rounds as needed. Typically advance notice is given of work times, but occasionally short term changes to work times may be needed."
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals with a good deal of driving experience, a clean driving licence and a good geographical knowledge of East Sussex to join our team.
The successful candidates will have several years of driving experience, commercial or otherwise, and have driven vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Applicants are required to have the ability to use own initiative, and have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
Job description subject to change.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
Job description subject to change.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard Level of Education
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Additional driver training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of courier or multi stop delivery work
- Good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex
- Experience of driving a variety of vehicles up to and include long wheel base vans
- Experience of using satellite navigation software and other smart phone technology
Desirable
- Experience of driving vehicles up to 3.5 tons
- Experience of operating a tail lift
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Good customer care, good communication, good telephone manner.
- Sound and confident people skills, reasonable numeracy and literacy.
- Work under own initiative.
- Deal effectively with a wide range of people and situations.
- Must be physically fit and able to work in all weathers.
- Must be able to travel to all Trust premises.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and using computers
- Experience of using satellite navigation software and other smart phone technology
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard Level of Education
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Additional driver training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of courier or multi stop delivery work
- Good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex
- Experience of driving a variety of vehicles up to and include long wheel base vans
- Experience of using satellite navigation software and other smart phone technology
Desirable
- Experience of driving vehicles up to 3.5 tons
- Experience of operating a tail lift
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
- Good customer care, good communication, good telephone manner.
- Sound and confident people skills, reasonable numeracy and literacy.
- Work under own initiative.
- Deal effectively with a wide range of people and situations.
- Must be physically fit and able to work in all weathers.
- Must be able to travel to all Trust premises.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and using computers
- Experience of using satellite navigation software and other smart phone technology
Other
Essential
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).
