Logistics Driver

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist the Logistics Team leader with duties commensurate with grade. Ensure smooth running of the Stores and transport. To collect, distribute and deliver goods across all Trust departments and to Trust external customers.

Assist with the deliveries and onward distribution of goods and paperwork to agreed locations within the Trust in a timely and efficient manner, report any obvious damage or discrepancy in accordance with the Trusts procedures.

Dealing with a range of queries and actively resolving them in relation to deliveries from NHS Logistics and suppliers across the Trust.

Ensure that the stores areas are maintained in a clean and tidy condition and that access, and walkways are kept free from obstruction.

Liaison with Transport and Portering staff to organise the efficient transfer of goods as appropriate.

To drive vehicles within legal parameters and with due care and concern for other road users. To carry out daily safety checks and inform the Transport & Logistics Manager of any defects in a timely fashion.

To check the accuracy of the supporting documentation of received/delivered goods.

Point of contact for Service Users over suitable transportation of staff and goods to various destinations.

Specific responsibilities include delivering Sterile services, Medical records, Pharmacy and general distribution of goods and paperwork to agreed locations within the Trust in a timely and efficient manner.

You will need to be flexible and capable of working effectively within the busy environment of the Trust's Transport and Stores Teams. Retain flexibility in approach to meet changes to Transport schedules to fulfil Trust requirements

When required ensure that all goods are receipted onto the appropriate system. Ensure that computer records are maintained accurately. To respect patient confidentiality at all times.

Ensure that any empty roll cages, pallets, tote boxes and other returnable containers are returned with appropriate documentation to NHS Logistics or suppliers.

Assist in the maintaining of accurate records and filing systems for delivery documentation made via the Receipts and Distribution area.

To comply with Manual Handling Regulations, COSHH Regulations, and Health and Safety policies laid out by the Trust.

Liaison and working with other colleagues within the Facilities and Commercial Services Department and other service users.

Liaison with Procurement and Finance staff over issues relating to payment for goods received from or returned to NHS Logistics and other suppliers.

To assist in the development of the service provided to customers in response to changes within the Trust.

To comply with Manual Handling Regulations, COSHH Regulations and the Health and Safety policies laid out by the Trust. To keep up to date with all mandatory and general training either classroom based or on the ESR system.

Monitor and maintain Health and Safety within the workplace ensuring existing potential hazards are put right or reported to the appropriate person in accordance with the Trusts Policy.

Ensure that protective clothing, as provided by the Trust is worn as appropriate.

Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to Risk Management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Driving Licence
• Numeracy and Literacy

Desirable

• EDCL and IT Skills
• Educated to GCSE level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Large scale or Health Care portering work
• Use of Computer, VDUs, and photocopier

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate background knowledge of NHS
• Understanding of cleaning and hygiene principles
• Worked in a Logistics Environment

Skills

Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to interact as a member of a team
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods.

Other

Essential

• To be sensitive to the needs of others
• Varied workload with varying demands
• Team Player
• Varied shift patterns covering 24/7
• Weekend and Bank Holiday (including Christmas Day) working

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Kew Road

Southport

PR8 6PN

Employer's website

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