School Driver

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Driver to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 5 hours per week.

As a Driver, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year

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Your key responsibilities will include:

• Effectively participate in a team of drivers supplying a service to local health service premises. 
• Observe all regulations governing the driving and use of vehicles on the public highway and to be aware of all employee responsibilities under Health & Safety at work legalisation.  
• Undertake daily checks as are reasonable to ensure that the vehicle to be driven complies with legal requirements and is in good running order.  Report any defects or accidents, which may occur immediately.  
• Maintain both the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.  
• Observe confidentiality in respect of Trust and patient information at all times.  
• Undertake accurate and timely sorting of mail, collection and delivery of specimens, blood, pharmacy, food, CSSD and any other items required.  
• Communicate caringly with terminally ill, physically handicapped and recently bereaved people in their own homes.  
• Deliver, erect and install expensive and delicate equipment in patient’s homes and demonstrate how to use, including bath hoists and medical devices.
• Work to pre set schedules, understand and prioritise urgent requests for blood, drugs, medical records and any other items requested by the service users.  
• Represent and promote the professional image of the Trust to service users and the public.  

Our ideal Driver will:

• A clean CPC licence with the 101 restriction removed
• A full clean UK driving licence (provisional licence not accepted)
• Passionate about customer care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.  
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.  
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will meet patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.  
• A can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our customers.  
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer. 

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.