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Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Transport Supervisor

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Job summary

We currently have a vacancy in the Facilities Management Transport Team for a Transport Supervisor. We are looking for an individual with at least 5 years previous Transport/Courier driving experience and experience of supervising staff.

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Main duties of the job

The Transport Supervisor will support the provision of a professional and efficient Internal Mail Delivery service collecting and delivering mail across Kent, including equipment, and other ad hoc items as and when required, maintaining the continuity of the service at all times. The role will be responsible for the daily supervision of a team of drivers, managing rotas and workload.

A full clean driving license is essential as this role is expected to be part of the Rota, to cover for absence if required.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Details

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

846-6559605-EP-A

Job locations

FDS House, 95 Harvey Drive

WHITSTABLE

CT5 3QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional knowledge acquired through vocational qualifications to Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Certificate in professional competence in national road haulage

Experience

Essential

  • At least 5 years experience in a similar supervisory role

Desirable

  • Previous driving role experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of routine daily maintenance of vehicles

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of Kent's road networks
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional knowledge acquired through vocational qualifications to Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Certificate in professional competence in national road haulage

Experience

Essential

  • At least 5 years experience in a similar supervisory role

Desirable

  • Previous driving role experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of routine daily maintenance of vehicles

Desirable

  • Good knowledge of Kent's road networks

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

FDS House, 95 Harvey Drive

WHITSTABLE

CT5 3QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

FDS House, 95 Harvey Drive

WHITSTABLE

CT5 3QZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

FM Operations Manager

Rebecca Waterson

rebecca.waterson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

846-6559605-EP-A

Job locations

FDS House, 95 Harvey Drive

WHITSTABLE

CT5 3QZ


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