We are looking to recruit an experienced driver to join our Logistics team undertaking the multi-drop delivery & collection of NHS related cargos to & from healthcare provider sites around Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire & surrounding counties, and other sites as required, using light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonne Gross Vehicle Weight.
You will work as part of a team undertaking scheduled delivery runs, & ad hoc work, on a scheduled rota basis working 7.5 hours per day between 6.30am and 8pm Monday to Friday. There is a requirement that you will undertake overtime as & when required.
The current site for Trent Logistics is Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham NG3 6AA and work will be based from there.
Our main duties are to undertake the collection & delivery of NHS cargos including Pathology & Histopathology specimens, pharmacy items, mail, parcels, stock, and medical records, using our fleet of liveried vehicles.
The driving of a light commercial vehicle will take up at least 50% of the working day so previous similar experience in delivery driving for work is essential. Previous experience of multi drop work is desirable.
Throughout the course of the day you will have regular face to face contact with our customers so the ability to communicate politely and effectively at all levels is essential.
You must hold a full UK driving licence to category B with no endorsements.
Please read the job description and person specification for further details.
Please note this post does not meet skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
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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