Mobile Orthodontic Unit Driver – Cat C1 (7.5 Tonne)
Location: Based in Winchester, Hampshire, with regular travel to schools across Hampshire and the wider South of England
Pay: £13.00–£17.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Flexible options: Term-time-only and ad hoc hours may also be available
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, friendly and professional Category C1 (7.5 tonne) Driver to join our mobile orthodontic team based in Winchester.
We operate a purpose-built mobile orthodontic unit which travels to schools across Hampshire and the wider South of England, providing orthodontic care to children and young people within their school environment.
The main part of your role will be driving the 7.5 tonne mobile unit safely between locations, positioning it at schools and helping with the set-up and close-down of the clinic.
When the unit is not on the road, we are looking for someone who is happy to get involved and support the team with general practical and administrative tasks. This could include helping with set-up, keeping the unit clean and organised, moving supplies, assisting with paperwork and helping the clinical team with the smooth running of the day.
No dental experience is required. This role could suit an experienced driver who is happy to remain primarily in a driving role while helping the team when the unit is not on the road. Equally, it could be a great opportunity for someone looking to explore a career in healthcare, dentistry or administration, with the potential to develop new skills and progress into a longer-term career within the business.
Training can be provided for anyone interested in developing towards dental nursing, although this is not a requirement of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely driving our 7.5 tonne mobile orthodontic unit to schools across Hampshire and the wider South of England.
- Completing journeys safely and on time.
- Safely positioning the unit at different school locations.
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any defects.
- Helping with the set-up and close-down of the mobile unit.
- Ensuring equipment and supplies are safely secured during travel.
- Keeping the vehicle clean, tidy and well presented.
- Supporting the team with practical and administrative tasks when not driving.
- Helping with stock, organisation and general preparation.
- Providing a friendly and professional service to schools, parents and patients.
- Following all road traffic, health and safety and company procedures.
- Representing the company professionally at all times.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A confident and responsible C1 (7.5 tonne) driver.
- Reliable, punctual and well organised.
- Comfortable travelling to different locations and schools.
- Friendly, approachable and professional.
- Happy working independently as well as part of a team.
- Flexible and willing to get involved with different tasks.
- Comfortable working around children and young people.
- Physically able to assist with setting up and moving equipment and supplies.
- Keen to learn, or simply happy to help wherever needed.
Previous delivery or multi-drop experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Requirements
- Valid Category C1 driving licence.
- Valid Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card, where applicable.
- Good driving record and responsible approach to vehicle safety.
- Ability to travel to different schools and locations across the South of England.
- Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding clearance required due to regular work within schools. This will be provided and paid for by OMU.
- No previous dental experience required – training will be provided where necessary.
What We Offer
- £13.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full-time, part-time, term-time-only or ad hoc working options.
- A varied role combining driving, travel and working as part of a friendly team.
- Full training and support.
- Optional training and development in dental nursing or healthcare administration.
- The opportunity to gain experience within a growing healthcare business.
- The opportunity to visit different schools and locations rather than being based in one place every day.
Whether you are an experienced 7.5 tonne driver looking for something a little different, someone looking for flexible or term-time work, or someone interested in exploring a future career within healthcare, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £13.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Pay rise
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winchester SO21 1LR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Category C1E Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
