Job summary CHS are recruiting for a number of Equipment Services driver's to complement the current team. Working to agreed competencies and protocols and directed by registered practitioners, the post holder willcontribute to providing a high quality transport service to Community Services and clients throughout theCalderdale and Kirklees area. The post holder will be working under the supervision (not always direct) of theservice manager. This will involve taking responsibility for an identified and delegated workload. Work will be carried out both from an Acute setting to a variety of community based settings, e.g. HRI/CRH,Health Centres, Dentists, Opticians, the service users home, residential care or other community venues. Please note whilst this role is prodominantely based in the Transport department, there may be arequirement in the future to work across all Facility services, which include Portering/Linen, Domestics,Catering, Transport/Equipment and other support services. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join the Equipment Services team to include all aspects of transport, deliveries and collections. Duties include first user vehicle checks, transportation of equipment, 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 Kirklees. 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 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,885 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 372-CHS1534 Job locations Equipment Services/Loanstores Unit 13, Ainleys Industrial Estate, Ainleys, Elland Halifax HX5 9JP Job description Job responsibilities To transport equipment to and from both main hospital sites. Sort and deliver mail throughout the Kirklees and Calderdale area, including Path Lab results/specimens & Mail. To deliver medical and non-medical supplies. Deliver & Collect Equipment to & from Service Users homes, clinics and other sites. Job description Job responsibilities To transport equipment to and from both main hospital sites. Sort and deliver mail throughout the Kirklees and Calderdale area, including Path Lab results/specimens & Mail. To deliver medical and non-medical supplies. Deliver & Collect Equipment to & from Service Users homes, clinics and other sites. Person Specification Knowledge & Skills: Essential Clean Driving license 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 Experience Essential Previous commercial driving experience Previous experience of dealing with the transportation of Goods Desirable Some knowledge of Healthcare environment Person Specification Knowledge & Skills: Essential Clean Driving license 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 Experience Essential Previous commercial driving experience Previous experience of dealing with the transportation of Goods 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 Equipment Services/Loanstores Unit 13, Ainleys Industrial Estate, Ainleys, Elland Halifax HX5 9JP Employer's website https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)