Driver - Transport & Logistics

Job description

Job responsibilities

To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets

To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections

The post will require some problem solving to address on site customerenquiries

To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keepingwithin timed schedules, and working unsupervised

Planning of own day to day work tasks

To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by currentschedules

Deliveries and collections will include such items as casenotes andinternal post as per scheduled or non -scheduled journeys to provide anefficient service

To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehiclelog sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.

To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres,lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as requiredplus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of thedriver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer forrepairs, servicing and MOT's

To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and crosscontamination

To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods,observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury toself and other persons

The moving of casenotes between sites as necessary, e.g. distributionand/or emergency movement ensuring that customer daily requirementsare met.

To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliancewith Trust Policies, for the prevention and control of infection, includinghand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training andupdates in infection prevention and control.

There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levelswithin the Trust.

To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintainthe agreed level of service.

The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load asappropriate

To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occuroutside your agreed schedule

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence for use up to 3.5 tonne weight

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others.
• Ability to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner in order to maintain good working relationships; being an effective team member.
• Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks within Health and Safety laws.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospital

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)