Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Transport Team.
We are looking for someone who has excellent customer service skills and a strong attention to detail who can help us deliver essential medication / PPE / Post and Bloods around the Wiltshire / Bath / Bristol area.
A vehicle will be made available for use.
Shift times are between the hours of 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday with the opportunity to work Saturdays also.
Main duties of the job
Base: Calne/Bristol
Delivery areas include:
Bristol
South Gloucester
North Somerset
Wiltshire, Salisbury & Devizes
Swindon
Bath and North East Somerset
We're looking for an experienced multi drop light commercial driver holding a full UK driving licence to join our Trust wide transport team, providing a safe and professional service.
The role will include collecting and delivering pharmacy items from our Pharmacy Hub in Calne and Bristol, to our sites on a daily basis. & other ad-hoc deliveries & collections as required
Successful candidates will:
- be able to work with limited supervision to deliver services in line with schedules and protocols.
- You will have experience of dealing with members of the public and naturally deliver a professional service to all.
- demonstrate a flexible, responsive and self motivated approach to your work.
- be a reliable and enthusiastic member of the transport team.
Vehicles and uniform are provided.
Attention to detail and great customer service is essential.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Transport Team has a number of drivers who collect/deliver medication and other essential items around the Wiltshire/Bath/Bristol area. We work closely with other departments in our Trust to ensure a smooth and reliable service is maintained.
Drivers Duties and Responsibilities
- To undertake driving duties in accordance with the schedules set down by the Transport Department and any other driving duties as requested by the Transport Officer.
- To be smart in appearance being polite to all customers internal or external.
- To load and unload vehicles as necessary using sack trucks or other nominated lifting aids as deem appropriate to be able to move goods to and from the Vans and the nominated areas of pick-up / drop-off.
- To produce on request a current driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
- To drive the vehicle safely and sensibly adhering to the Road Traffic Act and regulations currently in force.
- Driver is liable for any prosecution notices for speeding / parking etc that arise from when they are responsible for the vehicle.
- Responsible for own allocated vehicle (subject to variation).
- Completion of Weekly Vehicle Inspection Sheets, (Tyres, Oil, Water, Fuel, Washer bottle, Lights etc).
- Responsible for the vehicles upkeep internally and externally (ie washing and cleaning).
- Report any defects on the vehicle immediately, to the Transport Officer.
- To keep all statutory vehicle and driving records.
- To manage, record and organise delivery/collection documentation.
- To report any R.T.A. (road traffic accident) to Transport Officer, and complete any necessary documentation in relation to the accident.
- To report to the Transport Officer any issues affecting the schedule of work.
- Adherence to the Mobile Phone & No Smoking Policies.
- To park the vehicles sensibly. Adhering to any local site parking regulations during collection and delivery, and on return to base.
- To ensure the vehicle is returned to the base address at the end of every day. Vehicles are not permitted to be taken home unless authorised.
- To ensure that nothing is left in the vehicles overnight. Vehicles must be emptied at the end of every shift.
- Use own judgement as and when necessary when asked to take specific extra items / packages, asking for advice and backup on any decisions that are made, if necessary.
- Ensure that all Pharmacy Control Drug Bags are delivered directly to the nominated ward/building and are signed for by a senior member of staff, or specific nominated staff as designated on the schedule.
- Responsibility for items left in the vehicle whilst parked and ensure that these are not left open / unlocked at any time whilst not driving.
- Ensure that all Specimens are contained within the specified containers and that specialist Pathology supplies are signed for and the books returned to Pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Transport Team has a number of drivers who collect/deliver medication and other essential items around the Wiltshire/Bath/Bristol area. We work closely with other departments in our Trust to ensure a smooth and reliable service is maintained.
Drivers Duties and Responsibilities
- To undertake driving duties in accordance with the schedules set down by the Transport Department and any other driving duties as requested by the Transport Officer.
- To be smart in appearance being polite to all customers internal or external.
- To load and unload vehicles as necessary using sack trucks or other nominated lifting aids as deem appropriate to be able to move goods to and from the Vans and the nominated areas of pick-up / drop-off.
- To produce on request a current driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
- To drive the vehicle safely and sensibly adhering to the Road Traffic Act and regulations currently in force.
- Driver is liable for any prosecution notices for speeding / parking etc that arise from when they are responsible for the vehicle.
- Responsible for own allocated vehicle (subject to variation).
- Completion of Weekly Vehicle Inspection Sheets, (Tyres, Oil, Water, Fuel, Washer bottle, Lights etc).
- Responsible for the vehicles upkeep internally and externally (ie washing and cleaning).
- Report any defects on the vehicle immediately, to the Transport Officer.
- To keep all statutory vehicle and driving records.
- To manage, record and organise delivery/collection documentation.
- To report any R.T.A. (road traffic accident) to Transport Officer, and complete any necessary documentation in relation to the accident.
- To report to the Transport Officer any issues affecting the schedule of work.
- Adherence to the Mobile Phone & No Smoking Policies.
- To park the vehicles sensibly. Adhering to any local site parking regulations during collection and delivery, and on return to base.
- To ensure the vehicle is returned to the base address at the end of every day. Vehicles are not permitted to be taken home unless authorised.
- To ensure that nothing is left in the vehicles overnight. Vehicles must be emptied at the end of every shift.
- Use own judgement as and when necessary when asked to take specific extra items / packages, asking for advice and backup on any decisions that are made, if necessary.
- Ensure that all Pharmacy Control Drug Bags are delivered directly to the nominated ward/building and are signed for by a senior member of staff, or specific nominated staff as designated on the schedule.
- Responsibility for items left in the vehicle whilst parked and ensure that these are not left open / unlocked at any time whilst not driving.
- Ensure that all Specimens are contained within the specified containers and that specialist Pathology supplies are signed for and the books returned to Pathology.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Clean driving licence
- 3 years driving experience
Desirable
- No more than 6 points on driving licence
- Transport related training courses
- Maintenance qualification
- Experience of providing customer service
Experience
Essential
- Road traffic legislation
- Schedule of work
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Transport Services
- Highway Code
- Ability to manage own time and use initiative
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to do simple arithimetic
Desirable
- Map reading skills
- Basic IT Skills incorporating Excel / Email and Internet
- Ability to use GPS systems
Other
Essential
- Professional manner
- Smart Appearance
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Clean driving licence
- 3 years driving experience
Desirable
- No more than 6 points on driving licence
- Transport related training courses
- Maintenance qualification
- Experience of providing customer service
Experience
Essential
- Road traffic legislation
- Schedule of work
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Transport Services
- Highway Code
- Ability to manage own time and use initiative
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to do simple arithimetic
Desirable
- Map reading skills
- Basic IT Skills incorporating Excel / Email and Internet
- Ability to use GPS systems
Other
Essential
- Professional manner
- Smart Appearance
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working hours
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).
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