Job summary
- Main area
- Driver
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 07.45 am to 15:45 pm)
- Job ref
- 846-6803854-EP
- Employer
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- FDS House
- Town
- Whitstable
- Salary
- £23,615 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Facilities Operative Driver
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We currently have a vacancy within the Facilities Management Transport Team for a driver. We are looking for
We operate a 5 day per week service Monday to Friday 7.45 am to 15.45 pm and as a vital member of the team
A full clean driving license is essential and a good knowledge of Kent would be an advantage however full
In return we can offer a friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued, together with a
Main duties of the job
As part of the Transport Team the post holder carries out all duties associated with the provision of an efficient and effective road transport service for the collection and delivery of internal mail including medical records, EME, Orthotics and other ad hoc items such as items of furniture and equipment as and when required.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths) Understands role and function of post.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 1 year’s experience of driving commercial vehicles. Good verbal and written communication skills Good literacy and numeracy skills Effective team working
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Full Clean Driving Licence Knowledge of routine daily maintenance of vehicles e.g. checking for appropriate oil/water levels, maintaining appropriate tyre pressures etc
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of UK Driving Rules and Regulations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Waterson
- Job title
- FM Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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