Lead Driver
Eastleigh HSSU Hub | Sterile Services | Permanent contract | Full time
Up to £35,014.98 per annum depending on experience
37.5 hours per week
Our HSSU Eastleigh team currently have an opportunity for a Lead Driver.
Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement which allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity.
A full Driver Qualification card (CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available.
As a Lead Driver on our HSSU team, you’re comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You’ll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers’ first point of contact.
As a Lead Driver, you will:
To act as first line manager to a team of drivers in the supply of disinfected and sterile medical devices to customers
To provide Induction, development and training and involvement in recruitment, performance reviews for both contracted & Agency drivers.
To support the National Transport Manager in the maintenance and efficient running of the delivery rotas and vehicles upkeep
To support the Unit Manager in coordinating a team of drivers in the supply of decontaminated and sterile medical devices to customers
To provide standby and emergency cover within the context of Drivers Hours Legislation or excessive sickness
To ensure the maintenance and efficient running of the delivery rotas, vehicles upkeep and compliance with legislative requirements
To maintain accurate and comprehensive vehicle records for all safety compliance requirements
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. These include:
Free gym membership & discounted family memberships, full uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Paid holiday entitlement with additional paid wellness days. Enhanced pay rates, nighttime rates between 7pm & 7am and overtime rates after 37.5hrs. Free onsite parking, CPC required top up hours provided, no multi drop work (max 5 customers with 7.5-ton vehicle) and driving new Mercedes Benz trucks with tail lifts. There are no requirements for nights away from home. Opportunities for career progression and annual salary reviews.
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