Driver

Job summary

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of a Driver

The role of a Driver is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job.

As a Driver you would be 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.

If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear fromYOU!

CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

• To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.
• To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.
• To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services.

To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of a Driver.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

Job outline:

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.

Working hours will be shifts during hours of Monday to Sunday 7.00am to 8.00pm.

You will be required to undertake manual handling tasks as well as have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.

General Duties of a Drivers role include;

• Using Radios and mobile phone equipment to carry out duties
• Using computers to carry out online training
• Answering telephone at helpdesk and responding to customer enquiries
• Driving Choice Facilities vehicles, including the shuttle bus service.
• Collecting, transportation and delivery of staff, patients, equipment and other goods
• Daily checks and maintenance of the vehicles in your care

CHoICE Transport Services are provided at across all NHS sites throughout South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Note we will not accept applications found to be AI generated.

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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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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