Driver
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Job summary
The post is 40 hours per week, covering shifts Monday to Sunday 7.00am to 8.00pm.
Transport Services are seeking to recruit to the post of driver within the department. The postholder will be required to drive for the collection, transportation and delivery of staff, patients, equipment and other goods. This includes driving the staff shuttle service which runs between the 2 main hospital sites. You will also be expected to carry out daily checks and maintenance of the vehicles in your care, as well as work on transport helpdesk to cover absence.
The post holder will need to hold a full UK Driving Licence 4.You must also hold a C1 and D1 licence and driver qualification Card (CPC) or be willing to undertake these once employed. You will also be required to have basic computer/keyboard skills and a knowledge of software systems. You must be flexible in the hours you can
Main duties of the job
Responsible for driving Choice Facilities vehicles, including the shuttle bus service, for the collection, transportation and delivery of staff, patients, equipment and other goods. You will also be responsible for daily checks and maintenance of the vehicles in your care and working on transport helpdesk to cover absences.
You must hold a full uk driving licence and be willing to gain a C1 and D1 licence once employed.You must also have and a driver qualification card (CPC) or willing to undertake this once employed.
You will be required to undertake manual handling tasks as well as have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Details
Date posted
01 March 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£23,881 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M9155-Z-EA-0224-14
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer details
Employer name
City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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