Description:
In this role you will be responsible for driving our vehicles for the collection, transportation and delivery of blood and related products and equipment, including security, daily checks and maintenance of the vehicles in your care. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving a variety of vehicles up to and including a 7.5 tonne, except in South London (Tooting), Basildon, Lancaster and Southampton where you will be required to drive light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonne
- Operating digital hand held devices and complete electronic and paper based records
- Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment on a regular basis including heavy objects of up to 20 kgs with and without lifting aids
- Undertaking, on occasions, emergency “Blue Light” deliveries, for which training will be provided
Using your customer care skills to ensure that our colleagues, donors, hospital staff and members of the public have a positive experience of our organisation
About You
Experience and Knowledge
- Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
- Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages
- A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks
Qualifications and Training
- Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence which will be subject to DVLA check is essential
- C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role
- Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage