Distribution Driver

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Distribution Driver

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NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1fc40de40db64cfdaa5846ed98f4c4e3

Full Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Distribution Driver to join the Distribution team which supports the delivery of mail, drugs & stores across all Trust locations. A clean driving licence is essential and experience of multi-drop and working to set routes and timelines would be beneficial. The hours will be spread over a 5 day week which will be based around workload demands., 1. Carry out daily vehicle safety check
2. Maintain the official vehicles in a clean condition internally and externally
3. Report any mechanical defects to the Transport Team Leader
4. Report any accidents or damage to trust vehicles, other vehicles, people or property to theTransport Supervisor.
5. Maintain vehicle log sheets of journeys and the mileage traveled and to submit them weekly to the Team Leader.
6. Comply with instructions received from the Transport Supervisor.
7. To drive vehicles in the Trusts fleet as required for operational movement and the collection/ delivery of items and at times as specified in the Transport Schedule
8. Undertake unscheduled delivery and collection journeys as may be required from time to time.
9. To ensure the security of delivery vehicles and contents are not breached.
10. To assist in Post Room as and when required ensuring all incoming post parcels and goods are identified and delivered to appropriate departments within agreed timescale.

Most importantly we are looking for a team member, who is flexible and conscientious. The values of existing team provide a positive and enabling team spirit with a can-do attitude. If you feel you would like to join the team please apply.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.