Job overview

This role will involve driving the many Trust vehicles within the transport fleet to fulfil the functions of the service to hospitals, clinics and departments throughout the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust area; transporting laundry, provisions, samples, notes etc.

To become a member of the rotating transport shift that will be required to work occasional Saturday shifts as part of their working week.

The transport fleet consists of approximately 20 vehicles which includes a 7.5 ton lorry, 3.5 ton box vans and various other vehicles.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will form part of the team within the General Transport Department, driving competently and safely all the vehicles within the fleet as required.
• Responsible for the daily safety checks on the vehicles (i.e. tyres, oil, water etc.) and that the vehicle is in a clean and tidy condition.
• Accountable to the team leader and transport manager for the duties allocated according to set schedules and timetables as well as some ad-hoc duties.
• To complete the required documentation concerned with the vehicles allocated (i.e. log sheets, journey forms, defect reports etc.)
• Required to support and work across sites in exceptional circumstances.
• To be able to use transport delivery hardware ensuring chain of custody for every delivery/collection.

Please note that this role may attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

•    At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
•    Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
•    Blue Light card eligibility
•    And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below