Driver (Bank)

Circle Health Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Driver to join their team of staff in the decontamination department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Collect contaminated trolleys from hospitals and clinics and deliver them to the CHG decontamination facility.

• Return clean trolleys containing reprocessed scopes and instruments to clinical departments in a safe, timely, and courteous manner.

• Perform daily vehicle checks, monitor fuel, oil, tyre pressure, and report any defects immediately.

• Keep the vehicle clean, presentable, and in good working order, both inside and out.

• Serve as a key communication link between customers and the decontamination unit, relaying any customer concerns, delivery issues or queries to the appropriate internal contact.

• Maintain professional conduct and build positive working relationships with hospital and clinic staff.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A full, clean UK driving licence (Category B), valid for operation of vehicles up to and including 3.5t.

• Proven experience of driving vans with tail lifts, ideally in a commercial or healthcare setting.

• Comfortable driving in urban and rural environments, in all weather conditions, and under time pressure.

• Ability to carry out manual handling and lifting duties safely, with appropriate training.

• A good standard of general education, with the ability to complete delivery logs and read route instructions.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends or public holidays if required.

• A commitment to maintaining vehicle hygiene and safety standards.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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