Logistics Driver

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and knowledgeable driver to our small logistics team based in Amberstone, Hailsham. Covering a range of duties and a large area of the trust you will need to have a good geographical knowledge of the Sussex and Hampshire area.

To undertake driving and other transport functions using a variety of vehicles and equipment to provide the provision of the courier delivery service, food deliveries and swab collections Trust wide. Maintaining/ensuring safe, reliable, timely and efficient transport and logistics operational standards are achieved at all times.

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

**Working in Sussex**:

- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there’s always new experiences to be enjoyed
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
- To undertake routine collection, sorting and delivery of courier post, packages, food deliveries, RDC stores, pathology specimens and other commodities to/from Trust properties and other sites in which Trust staff are based, on a daily basis.
- Goods to be delivered to the storage point not just to the door with some storage points being up numerous flights of stairs.
- Undertake the movement and disposal of furniture and equipment within and between Trust properties as required. This also involves assisting in the preparation of quotes for such ad hoc duties.
- To ensure vehicles are kept in a safe roadworthy condition at all times and to report any defects, however minor, to the Logistic admin Office using the appropriate documentation.
- To carry out daily checks (including but not limited to tyres, oil, coolant, screen wash, bodywork and lights) and maintain at appropriate levels or standards of operation.
- To keep vehicles in a clean condition inside and out.
- To ensure vehicles are secured and suitably parked when unattended.
- Maintain vehicle records, including fuel drawn and mileage in the vehicle logbook.
- Complete as necessary accident report forms, daily work schedules, delivery notes etc.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work, Fire Safety and Manual Handling policies.
- To record deliveries on delivery system Easytrans - training will be provided
- To provide holiday/sickness cover in the post room
- To carry out any other duties of a similar nature within the scope and grade of the post.