Transport Driver

Description:

As one of our drivers your customer care skills will be important to ensure that our staff, donors, hospital staff and members of the public have a positive experience of our organisation.

In this role you will:

• Drive our light goods vehicles (up to 3.5t) 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
• Undertake emergency “Blue Light” deliveries, for which training will be provided
• Keep accurate electronic and paper based records
• Load, unload, assemble and dismantle equipment on a regular basis including heavy objects of up to 20 kgs with and without lifting aids

Work a 24 hour, 7 days per week shift system which will include variable hours and days, evening and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis

About You

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

Experience and Knowledge

• Vocational driving experience eg multi-drop parcel delivery using light goods vehicles (up to 3.5t) is essential
• Experience of dealing with the public is essential
• Experience of working with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages is essential