NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Driver distribute clean linen to Hospital sites throughout NHSGGC area and neighbouring Health Board areas. Uplift dirty linen from differing NHSGGC sites and neighbouring Health Boards.
Driver will be responsible for carrying out vehicle checks and reporting defects.
Ensuring vehicles are driven is a safe manner.
Shifts are generally 7.5 hour days but driver may be asked to stay later to cover runs due to service demands
It is essential Driver to hold a valid licence to drive 7.5t vehicles, Category C, CPC and Tachograph compliant.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a fixed term, part-time post for 6 months, working 22.5 hours per week.
The role is based at Hillington Laundry, 1 Jubilee Court, Glasgow, G52 4LB.
The shift pattern is 0700-1500, Friday To Sunday.
Key responsibilities:
Duties include but not extensively:
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Collection transportation and disposal of clinical and pharmaceutical waste from all sites, decant wheelie bins into Eurobins, segregation of waste into correct waste streams.
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Compile clinical waste supplies and deliver to customers.
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Load and unload disposal contractor
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Collection of domestic waste and tip into compactor.
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Weigh and record all incoming and outgoing waste, clean vehicles & waste containers where required. Daily / weekly vehicle checks and to observe Duty of Care when using vehicles and equipment.
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Other duties may involve:
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Transportation of clean and foul linen.
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Transportation of clean and foul TSSU.
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Delivery of pharmaceutical products.
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Transportation of food / sandwiches.
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Uplift/delivery of specimens/ casenotes / ECG tapes
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Nitro Oxide / oxygen bottles (F size)
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Moving of furniture / equipment. Delivery of supplies. Cleaning of vehicle.
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Observe Duty of Care when using vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Must be qualified to drive 7.5 ton vehicles.
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Knowledge of transport rules and regulations.
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Experience to drive 7.5 ton vehicles 3 years
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Colin Rodger, Transport Manager, 0141 211 3705, [email protected]
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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