Job summary CHS are recruiting for a number of transport driver's to complement the current team. The successful candidate must hold a valid Category D1 license without 101 restriction, as well as up to date Driver CPC. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join the ad-hoc transport team to include all aspects of transport including and not limited to Luton vehicles, small vans, medium vans and cars as well as operating the shuttle bus service between the two main hospital site, (Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital) as well as Pathology sample transportation. Duties include first user vehicle checks, transportation of passengers, completion of relevant tracking forms, general upkeep of the vehicles including cleaning and day to day maintenance of vehicles (oil, water, DEF etc,) Successful Applicant will need to undertake a Drivers assessment. About us CHS has recently been voted as top 25 companies to work for in Kirkless. All staff new to Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions are required to undergo a 6 month probationary period (with the exception of staff on temporary or fixed term contracts for 6 months or less who are subject to separate arrangements). Pension Automatic enrolment into the NEST pension scheme Contributions: 5% from the employee and 3% from the employer. Sickness No pay for first the first working day of absence. During the first year of service: statutory sickness payment only. More than 1 year and up to 2 years of service: 4 weeks full pay 4 weeks half pay. Over 2 years: 6 weeks full pay 6 weeks half pay. Over 5 Years: 10 weeks full pay 10 weeks half pay. Maternity Full pay - 8 weeks (2 months) Half pay -18 weeks (4 months) SMP then: SMP only - 13 weeks (3 months) Annual Leave 20 days standard (i.e. 20 days plus 8 public holidays) Pro-rata Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,885 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 372-CHSFW017 Job locations Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street Huddersfield HD33EA Job description Job responsibilities To transport staff, patients, visitors to and from both main hospital sites by ways of a shuttle bus service Sort and deliver mail throughout the Kirklees and Calderdale area, including Path Lab results / specimens To deliver medical and non-medical supplies. To assist in the provision of an adhoc service, which will include patient transport and other adhoc duties as and when requested by the Trust To transport patients and clinical staff on home / hospital / day Centre visits etc. by means of using both the adhoc vehicles or the wheelchair access bus Job description Job responsibilities To transport staff, patients, visitors to and from both main hospital sites by ways of a shuttle bus service Sort and deliver mail throughout the Kirklees and Calderdale area, including Path Lab results / specimens To deliver medical and non-medical supplies. To assist in the provision of an adhoc service, which will include patient transport and other adhoc duties as and when requested by the Trust To transport patients and clinical staff on home / hospital / day Centre visits etc. by means of using both the adhoc vehicles or the wheelchair access bus Person Specification Knowledge & Skills: Essential Organisational skills Ability to work under pressure with a calm disposition Willingness to develop skills Ability to work as a team player Ability to manage own time Current Driving Licence Desirable Driving license which includes driving category D1 and CPC training Experience Essential previous commercial driving experience Previous experience of dealing with the transportation of Patients Desirable Some knowledge of Healthcare environment Person Specification Knowledge & Skills: Essential Organisational skills Ability to work under pressure with a calm disposition Willingness to develop skills Ability to work as a team player Ability to manage own time Current Driving Licence Desirable Driving license which includes driving category D1 and CPC training Experience Essential previous commercial driving experience Previous experience of dealing with the transportation of Patients Desirable Some knowledge of Healthcare environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary Acre Street Huddersfield HD33EA Employer's website https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)