Job summary
We require a dedicated individual to work within a team and to carry out a variety of driving duties.
The duties comprise of site collections of waste Including waste compound management , laundry, supplies and specimen collections from local GPs/ hospitals and support COVID to patients in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We are looking for individuals who are a good communicators, with the ability to use their own initiative to support exceptional levels of customer service. Any applicants should have relevant experience of driving commercial vehicles and carrying out delivery duties.
Applicants should be educated to GCSE grade D or above (or equivalent qualification/experience) and have a full clean driving licence. Licences issues after 01/01/1997 will require the following categories in addition to the standard licence - B+E, C1 and D1.
Main duties of the job
The collection of waste carts from collection points on the northern general site and transport to a central compound area. To empty the carts using the equipment provided, collection of carts for washing, distribution of clean carts to appropriate areas.
The collection of sacks of dirty linen from Trust buildings /areas to Laundry.
Delivery of sacks of clean linen to appropriate Trust buildings /areas.
Delivery/ collection, of stores and supplies to all areas of the hospital sites.
Collection and delivery of samples and drugs including isotopes, and delivery / collection of mail /supplies to / from doctor's surgeries and various clinics in Sheffield and surrounding areas.
To drive the hospital courtesy bus when required, transporting staff, patients and visitors.
Delivery and collection of equipment and small items of furniture on and off site.
Delivery and collection of medical notes.
Collection of cages and transport to recognised collection points.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade D/3 or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving commercial vehicles
- Experience of delivery duties using commercial vehicles
Desirable
- Experience of reversing large trailers
- Working within a team
Further Training
Desirable
- Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Customer Care.
- Willing to undertake further training.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to use initiative.
- Professional approach at all times when dealing with a variety of people and situations.
- Good communication and literacy skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Full clean manual driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade D/3 or above including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of driving commercial vehicles
- Experience of delivery duties using commercial vehicles
Desirable
- Experience of reversing large trailers
- Working within a team
Further Training
Desirable
- Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Customer Care.
- Willing to undertake further training.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to use initiative.
- Professional approach at all times when dealing with a variety of people and situations.
- Good communication and literacy skills
Other Factors
Essential
- Full clean manual driving licence.
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).
