About this role
Job summary
Simply Serve Limited is looking for reliable and professional Courier Drivers to join our Facilities team. We have a range of part-time opportunities available.
As a Courier Driver, you will provide a vital service delivering pharmaceutical drugs, medicines, medical supplies, mail, specimens, vaccines, and other essential items to healthcare locations across Somerset and Dorset. Your work will directly support hospitals, community healthcare services, and patient care.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys driving, working independently, and making a real difference to patient care by ensuring vital medicines and supplies reach healthcare settings on time.
Main duties of the job
Delivering and collecting pharmacy medicines and medical supplies between healthcare establishments.Transporting mail, medical records, specimens, vaccines, and other essential items.Following planned delivery routes across Somerset and Dorset.Collecting non-clinical waste from healthcare sites where required.Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects or maintenance needs.Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all deliveries are completed safely and securely.Adhering to all health and safety, quality, environmental, and company procedures.A standby payment will be paid for the total hours you are on call and then an hourly rate will be paid for the duration you are called out.
If you're a reliable driver with a strong sense of responsibility and would like to contribute to essential healthcare services, we'd love to hear from you.If you have any questions, or want more information please contact the Operational Courier Manager [email protected]
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade B or above in English and Maths or equivalent Full, clean driving licence
Desirable
Manual Handling training Health & Safety training
Experience Essential
Experience of driving in either a commercial or NHS setting
Desirable
Experience of Health and Safety Experience of Manual Handling
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)