Job summary
To support the Transport Management team in all aspects of the transport operation within the department.
To provide a high-quality, cost-effective transportation service in line with QE Facilities requirements in a manner that conforms with all legal legislation and company policies, at the same time ensuring that all department requirements are taken into consideration without being detrimental to the overall network requirements.
The Transport Supervisor will be required to cover for driver's holidays, absence etc.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the relevant policies & procedures.
- Good Time Keeping
- Flexible in working patterns to reflect changing service requirements.
- Adhere to relevant Company Policies and Procedures plus relevant policies & procedures of customers forexample - compliance with the Laboratory Standard
- Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.
- Participate in process and service audits as directed.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
- Customer care / service
- Ensure that uniforms are worn in accordance with the Company's policy and wear the ID badge at all times whilst on duty.
About us
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure all deliveries and collections are made on time and in compliance with current procedures.
- To ensure all assets are recorded in line with laid down procedure.
- To ensure all companies resources are available on time and all delays are reported.
- To monitor performance of all staff and prepare reports as per company policy.
- To carry out regular meeting with staff to ensure flow off communication.
- To assist in the recruitment of drivers with in the agreed establishment levels.
- To ensure all driving and related staff comply with the legal requirements.
- To ensure that all vehicles are maintained in line with current operator licence and company requirements.
- To monitor and carry out performance reviews with subcontractors.
- To encourage and assist in the development of each member of staff.
- To ensure all staff comply with company Health and Safety policy.
- To carry out disciplinary hearings in line with company policy.
- To ensure all administration aspects for transport staff in the department are up to date.
- To ensure all driving staff comply with drivers regulation by use of contracted systems.
- To ensure a uniform policy is adhered to.
- To ensure compliance with ISO accreditation.
- To report all accidents and carry out all follow up action.
- To assist in the development of the transport department by maintaining high standards.
- To assist in the control of van fleet with in the depot.
- To ensure all defects are raised and cleared in an effective manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure all deliveries and collections are made on time and in compliance with current procedures.
- To ensure all assets are recorded in line with laid down procedure.
- To ensure all companies resources are available on time and all delays are reported.
- To monitor performance of all staff and prepare reports as per company policy.
- To carry out regular meeting with staff to ensure flow off communication.
- To assist in the recruitment of drivers with in the agreed establishment levels.
- To ensure all driving and related staff comply with the legal requirements.
- To ensure that all vehicles are maintained in line with current operator licence and company requirements.
- To monitor and carry out performance reviews with subcontractors.
- To encourage and assist in the development of each member of staff.
- To ensure all staff comply with company Health and Safety policy.
- To carry out disciplinary hearings in line with company policy.
- To ensure all administration aspects for transport staff in the department are up to date.
- To ensure all driving staff comply with drivers regulation by use of contracted systems.
- To ensure a uniform policy is adhered to.
- To ensure compliance with ISO accreditation.
- To report all accidents and carry out all follow up action.
- To assist in the development of the transport department by maintaining high standards.
- To assist in the control of van fleet with in the depot.
- To ensure all defects are raised and cleared in an effective manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- CPC National
- CPC National / International
- Cat D or D1 entitlement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to influence and sell in ideas at all levels.
- Good understanding and practical experience of using and management of transport-based systems including Samsara.
- Good standard usage of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Good negotiation skills
- 3 Years' experience of working in a busy traffic office environment at supervisory level.
- Working knowledge of vehicle and drivers' regulation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- CPC National
- CPC National / International
- Cat D or D1 entitlement
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to influence and sell in ideas at all levels.
- Good understanding and practical experience of using and management of transport-based systems including Samsara.
- Good standard usage of Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Good negotiation skills
- 3 Years' experience of working in a busy traffic office environment at supervisory level.
- Working knowledge of vehicle and drivers' regulation.
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.
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.
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).
