Bank Porter / Logistics Driver

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 April 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable Bank Driver to our small logistics team based in Amberstone, Hailsham. Covering a range of duties and a large area of the trust you will need to have a good geographical knowledge of East & West Sussex.

Main duties of the job

To undertake driving and other transport functions using a variety of vehicles and equipment to provide the provision of the courier delivery service, food deliveries Trust wide. Maintaining/ensuring safe, reliable, timely and efficient transport and logistics operational standards are achieved at all times.

About us

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Working in Sussex:

-Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there's always new experiences to be enjoyed

-Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London

-With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£13.13 an hour per hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

354-EF-20295

Job locations

Amberstone Hospital

Carters Corner, Nr. Hailsham

East sussex

BN274HU

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake routine collection, sorting and delivery of courier post, packages, food deliveries, Supply Chain stores and other commodities to/from Trust properties and other sites in which Trust staff are based, on a daily basis.

Goods to be delivered to the storage point not just to the door with some storage points being up numerous flights of stairs.

Adhere to strict delivery timetable/schedule in order to provide a safe, efficient and effective service subject to traffic, road and hazardous weather conditions.

Undertake the movement and disposal of furniture and equipment within and between Trust properties as required. This also involves assisting in the preparation of quotes for such ad hoc duties.

To ensure vehicles are kept in a safe roadworthy condition at all times and to report any defects, however minor, to the Logistic admin Office using the appropriate documentation.

To carry out daily checks (including but not limited to tyres, oil, coolant, screen wash, bodywork and lights) and maintain at appropriate levels or standards of operation.

To keep vehicles in a clean condition inside and out.

To ensure vehicles are secured and suitably parked when unattended.

Maintain vehicle records, including fuel drawn and mileage in the vehicle logbook.

Complete as necessary accident report forms, daily work schedules, delivery notes etc.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work, Fire Safety and Manual Handling policies.

To record deliveries on delivery system Easytrans - training will be provided

To carry out any other duties of a similar nature within the scope and grade of the post.

This job description is intended as a guide. It is subject to periodical review and may change in detail and emphasis in the light of any organisational changes and developments.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Goods to be delivered to the storage point not just to the door with some storage points being up numerous flights of stairs.

Adhere to strict delivery timetable/schedule in order to provide a safe, efficient and effective service subject to traffic, road and hazardous weather conditions.

Undertake the movement and disposal of furniture and equipment within and between Trust properties as required. This also involves assisting in the preparation of quotes for such ad hoc duties.

To ensure vehicles are kept in a safe roadworthy condition at all times and to report any defects, however minor, to the Logistic admin Office using the appropriate documentation.

To carry out daily checks (including but not limited to tyres, oil, coolant, screen wash, bodywork and lights) and maintain at appropriate levels or standards of operation.

To keep vehicles in a clean condition inside and out.

To ensure vehicles are secured and suitably parked when unattended.

Maintain vehicle records, including fuel drawn and mileage in the vehicle logbook.

Complete as necessary accident report forms, daily work schedules, delivery notes etc.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work, Fire Safety and Manual Handling policies.

To record deliveries on delivery system Easytrans - training will be provided

To carry out any other duties of a similar nature within the scope and grade of the post.

This job description is intended as a guide. It is subject to periodical review and may change in detail and emphasis in the light of any organisational changes and developments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK license

Desirable

Driving experience

Knowledge

Desirable

NHS / Geographical knowledge

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK license

Desirable

Driving experience

Knowledge

Desirable

NHS / Geographical knowledge

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).

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