About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL). Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Job Title
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week
Main duties of the job
A part time driver is required to join the UEL Transport team, based at the Southampton General Hospital. The department operates from 0600 to 2030 with varied shifts within these times.
You will be required to complete the safe and compliant movement of UHS/UEL Supplies. You'll need to have previous driving experience of the local Southampton area, and the ability and licence to drive a variety of vehicles including a mini bus and a 7.5 tonne.
You will need to be customer focused with good communication skills. You will be offered essential manual handling training and the opportunity to complete a Driver CPC.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- NHS terms of service and annual leave
- Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UEL Transport complete the safe and compliant movement of UHS/UEL Supplies. We encourage safe processes and a good team working environment.
- 1. Undertake all transport duties as per the schedule or as directed by the Head Driver. This includes all or any transporting of:- Staff to and from place of work. Mail and parcels to various Hospitals, Medical Centres and Practices. The shipment of bloods, pharmacy, linen, specimens, clinical equipment and food.
- 2. Daily maintenance checks of vehicles, as per driver instruction sheets and to report any defects to the Transport Supervisor.
- 3. Ensure, at all times, that the vehicle is driven within the requirements of the Road Traffic Act.
- 4. Carry out all duties in a helpful and courteous manner.
You will require a full driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Full driving licence - with no more than 3 points. Able to drive a 17 seater minibus on a D1 Licence
Desirable
- Previous manual handling training
- CPC Driver - or to complete within 6 months
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Previous driving experience and knowledge of Southampton
- Ability to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonne
- Team working
Desirable
- Knowledge of Hampshire infrastructure
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Customer focused
- Good communication skills
- Polite and courteous manner professional appearance
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).
Employer details
Employer name
UHS Estates Limited
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)