Transport Supervisor

To support the Transport Management team in all aspects of the transport operation within the department.

To provide a high-quality, cost-effective transportation service in line with QE Facilities requirements in a manner that conforms with all legal legislation and company policies, at the same time ensuring that all department requirements are taken into consideration without being detrimental to the overall network requirements.

The Transport Supervisor will be required to cover for driver’s holidays, absence etc.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with the relevant policies & procedures.

Good Time Keeping

Flexible in working patterns to reflect changing service requirements.

Adhere to relevant Company Policies and Procedures plus relevant policies & procedures of customers for
example - compliance with the Laboratory Standard

Operating Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.

Participate in process and service audits as directed.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.

Customer care / service

Ensure that uniforms are worn in accordance with the Company’s policy and wear the ID badge at all times whilst on duty.

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non
- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship license and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

To ensure all deliveries and collections are made on time and in compliance with current procedures.

To ensure all assets are recorded in line with laid down procedure.

To ensure all companies resources are available on time and all delays are reported.

To monitor performance of all staff and prepare reports as per company policy.

To carry out regular meeting with staff to ensure flow off communication.

To assist in the recruitment of drivers with in the agreed establishment levels.

To ensure all driving and related staff comply with the legal requirements.

To ensure that all vehicles are maintained in line with current operator licence and company requirements.

To monitor and carry out performance reviews with subcontractors.

To encourage and assist in the development of each member of staff.

To ensure all staff comply with company Health and Safety policy.

To carry out disciplinary hearings in line with company policy.

To ensure all administration aspects for transport staff in the department are up to date.

To ensure all driving staff comply with driver’s regulation by use of contracted systems.

To ensure a uniform policy is adhered to.

To ensure compliance with ISO accreditation.

To report all accidents and carry out all follow up action.

To assist in the development of the transport department by maintaining high standards.

To assist in the control of van fleet with in the depot.

To ensure all defects are raised and cleared in an effective manner.