Driver

at  Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Trent Logistics is the transport service provider for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and additionally provide a Logistics service to other NHS organisations. We hold accreditations in Quality Management system (ISO9001-2015) and in Environmental Management system (ISO14001-2015) We use a fleet of modern Electric (battery) & Diesel vans. The team comprises of 30 colleagues who take pride in the logistical services that they provide to the NHS and strive for excellence and continual improvement. Full induction training is undertaken to the role and on-going training to the scheduled runs is provided with other experienced colleagues.
You will work alongside other colleagues whilst at the base (Duncan Macmillan House) and although you will mainly work alone whilst driving you may have contact with colleagues at communal locations during the day. The sharing of knowledge & experience between colleagues is undertaken regularly to maintain continual improvement. The role will include; Working as team member on different scheduled runs on a rota basis between 6.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday providing a logistics service. The driving of a works vehicle including daily basic maintenance & inspection and completion of vehicle records.
Manual handling and the use of trolleys to move goods between the vehicle and delivery/collection location. Manual handling of goods some of which may be heavy. Attendance at multiple sites throughout a working day collecting & delivering. Communicating with a range of people on a regular basis.
Undertaking training as required some of which will be PC based. Sorting internal mail in a post room environment. Following written & verbal instructions and completing paperwork & providing verbal feedback. Working without direct supervision during the day.
Ability to work under pressure to timescales whilst driving in traffic. Having a good knowledge of Nottingham, Derby & surrounding areas. Please read the job description and person specification for further details

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