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Job Description Driver Nuffield Health Cambridge HSSU Hub | Sterile Services Unit | Permanent | Full time £24,613.68 per annum 37.5 hours per week - plus 1 Saturday per month in a split shift as overtime

Main duties of the job

As a Driver, you will: Collect and make deliveries by van or car to customers, driving 7.5T vehicles Receive and check deliveries of medical devices from customers Help keep equipment in good working order and report any faults Keep a clean, tidy work environment and identify stock issues as they arise Maintain accurate tachograph records and documentation Be flexible with your working hours (shifts operate between 3am and 9pm, Monday to Friday with varying times on Saturdays)

About us

Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0086132

Job locations

Unit B Atria Court Papworth Business Park Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB23 3GY

St. Ives

CB23 3GY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Driver Nuffield Health Cambridge HSSU Hub | Sterile Services Unit | Permanent | Full time £24,613.68 per annum 37.5 hours per week - plus 1 Saturday per month in a split shift as overtime Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available. As a Driver on our Cambridge HSSU Hub team, you're comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You'll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers' first point of contact. As a Driver, you will:

  • Collect and make deliveries by van or car to customers, driving 7.5T vehicles
  • Receive and check deliveries of medical devices from customers
  • Help keep equipment in good working order and report any faults
  • Keep a clean, tidy work environment and identify stock issues as they arise
  • Maintain accurate tachograph records and documentation
  • Be flexible with your working hours (shifts operate between 3am and 9pm, Monday to Friday with varying times on Saturdays)
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. These include: Free gym membership & discounted family memberships, full uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Paid holiday entitlement with additional paid wellness days. Enhanced pay rates, nighttime rates between 7pm & 7am and overtime rates after 37.5hrs. Free onsite parking, CPC required top up hours provided, no multi drop work (max 5 customers with 7.5-ton vehicle) and driving new Mercedes Benz trucks with tail lifts. There are no requirements for nights away from home. Opportunities for career progression and annual salary reviews. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Driver Nuffield Health Cambridge HSSU Hub | Sterile Services Unit | Permanent | Full time £24,613.68 per annum 37.5 hours per week - plus 1 Saturday per month in a split shift as overtime Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available. As a Driver on our Cambridge HSSU Hub team, you're comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You'll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers' first point of contact. As a Driver, you will:

  • Collect and make deliveries by van or car to customers, driving 7.5T vehicles
  • Receive and check deliveries of medical devices from customers
  • Help keep equipment in good working order and report any faults
  • Keep a clean, tidy work environment and identify stock issues as they arise
  • Maintain accurate tachograph records and documentation
  • Be flexible with your working hours (shifts operate between 3am and 9pm, Monday to Friday with varying times on Saturdays)
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. These include: Free gym membership & discounted family memberships, full uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Paid holiday entitlement with additional paid wellness days. Enhanced pay rates, nighttime rates between 7pm & 7am and overtime rates after 37.5hrs. Free onsite parking, CPC required top up hours provided, no multi drop work (max 5 customers with 7.5-ton vehicle) and driving new Mercedes Benz trucks with tail lifts. There are no requirements for nights away from home. Opportunities for career progression and annual salary reviews. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity.
    • A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available.
    • As a Driver on our Cambridge HSSU Hub team, you're comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You'll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers' first point of contact.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity.
    • A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available.
    • As a Driver on our Cambridge HSSU Hub team, you're comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You'll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers' first point of contact.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity.
    • A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available.
    • As a Driver on our Cambridge HSSU Hub team, you're comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You'll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers' first point of contact.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK's largest Healthcare Charity.
    • A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available.
    • As a Driver on our Cambridge HSSU Hub team, you're comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You'll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers' first point of contact.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Unit B Atria Court Papworth Business Park Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB23 3GY

    St. Ives

    CB23 3GY


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Unit B Atria Court Papworth Business Park Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB23 3GY

    St. Ives

    CB23 3GY


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Date posted

    10 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0086132

    Job locations

    Unit B Atria Court Papworth Business Park Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB23 3GY

    St. Ives

    CB23 3GY


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