Job Summary
The post holder is a member of a team responsible for providing post and courier services to premises of the Trust. Delivery and sorting of mail to Trust premises and other non-trust sites as appropriate for the service.
The post holder will be based at Flatts Lane (Part time - 30 hours) and will be required to work between the hours of 7.00 am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be required to:
1. Complete and sign vehicles mileage logs and vehicle checklists to meet Trust standards including the daily vehicle defect log.
2. Maintain an accurate log of journeys through daily completion of log sheets and daily completion of timesheets.
3. Carry out filing of documents in line with the Trust policy and procedures.
4. Book in vehicles for servicing and MOT/repair to approved garage as per policy and procedure while liaising with line manager.
5. Generate collection notes for postal contractor to collect external mail.
6. Collect, sort, and frank mail ready for collection by Royal Mail and deliver internal mail to departments within site.
About Us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby.
From education and prevention to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities, and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in, and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families, and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Driving Licence
* Basic IT and keyboard skills
* Numeracy and Literacy to level 2
* Good General Education
Desirable
* Advanced Driving Qualification
Experience Essential
* Driving delivery vehicles not greater than 3.5 tonne (i.e. transit van size)
* Driving experience.
Desirable
* Customer service environment
Skills and Knowledge Essential
* Able to follow instructions and understand written and verbal communication
* Dangerous Goods Safety Awareness
* Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH
* Knowledge of stock control
Personal Attributes Essential
* Ability to cope with routine tasks
* Ability to work unsupervised
* Able to work as part of a team or on their own
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* Self-motivated
* Flexibility, commitment, trustworthy, reliability
* Attention to detail
* Patience
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: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Flatts Lane Centre, Flatts Lane, Normandy, TS6 0SZ
Employer's Website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr