Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Driver

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Job summary

To transport food provisions and related equipment between Trust sites and departments in accordance with specified schedules.

Main duties of the job

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Undertake the the transportation of food provisions and related equipment between BTHFT sites in a timely and professional manner in accordance with schedules.

Ensure all equipment is maintained to a high standard and kept in good working order, reporting any defects and accidents in a timely manner to supervisors.

Undertake regular vehicle maintenance checks, as required by the Vehicle Drivers Standing Orders, completing daily check sheets.

Undertake driving duties in compliance with the Highway Code and Vehicle Drivers Standing Orders.

Undertake any identified service training, as necessary.

Collect and dispose of waste from the catering department at SLH.

Undertake stores duties as required by the rota.

Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-24-6003656

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital and Community sites

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To transport food provisions and related equipment between Trust sites and departments in accordance with specified schedules.

To undertake all necessary cleaning and disposal of rubbish of work area.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the Trusts vehicle in line with the Trust standing orders.

The postholder must be diligent at all times when driving, adhering to the highway code, to ensure the safety of others. The postholder will be involved in delivery of food provisions for at least 32 wards across all hospital sites.

Undertake stores duties as required by the rota.

Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.

Follow appropriate section of HACCP plan, as directed by supervisor, complete appropriate documentation as outlined in this plan.

Clean work area with specified materials and equipment, as outlined in work schedule, or as directed by supervisor.

Provide an efficient, polite and helpful customer service at all times

Deal with customer comments and complaints in a professional manner.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To transport food provisions and related equipment between Trust sites and departments in accordance with specified schedules.

To undertake all necessary cleaning and disposal of rubbish of work area.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the Trusts vehicle in line with the Trust standing orders.

The postholder must be diligent at all times when driving, adhering to the highway code, to ensure the safety of others. The postholder will be involved in delivery of food provisions for at least 32 wards across all hospital sites.

Undertake stores duties as required by the rota.

Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.

Follow appropriate section of HACCP plan, as directed by supervisor, complete appropriate documentation as outlined in this plan.

Clean work area with specified materials and equipment, as outlined in work schedule, or as directed by supervisor.

Provide an efficient, polite and helpful customer service at all times

Deal with customer comments and complaints in a professional manner.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Customer Care
  • Basic vehicle maintenance

Desirable

  • Previous Driving Experience
  • Lifting and Handling
  • Experience of working in a busy environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Willingness to undergo 'on the job' training and attend specialist courses as necessary. This will include driver assessment training

Desirable

  • Work towards NVQ level 2 in support services catering
  • Understanding of HACCP

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must hold a current driving licence
  • Good basic education
  • Hold or be working towards Basic food hygiene

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willing and able to work shifts (including nights, week days, weekends, Bank Holidays) on any of the Trust Sites.
  • Willingness to participate in mandatory training and complete mandatory qualifications'
  • Motivation to provide a good standard of service
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Customer Care
  • Basic vehicle maintenance

Desirable

  • Previous Driving Experience
  • Lifting and Handling
  • Experience of working in a busy environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Willingness to undergo 'on the job' training and attend specialist courses as necessary. This will include driver assessment training

Desirable

  • Work towards NVQ level 2 in support services catering
  • Understanding of HACCP

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must hold a current driving licence
  • Good basic education
  • Hold or be working towards Basic food hygiene

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Willing and able to work shifts (including nights, week days, weekends, Bank Holidays) on any of the Trust Sites.
  • Willingness to participate in mandatory training and complete mandatory qualifications'
  • Motivation to provide a good standard of service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital and Community sites

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital and Community sites

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Barry Dalby

barry.dalby@bthft.nhs.uk

07572103218

Details

Date posted

29 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-24-6003656

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary, St Luke's Hospital and Community sites

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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