Driver – Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU)
Bristol HSSU | Sterile Services | Permanent | Full Time | 25,038 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving license with a C1 entitlement that allows you to drive rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and hold a digital tachograph card, you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity.
A full Driver Qualification card (CPC – Certificate of Professional Competence) is advantageous but full training is available.
As a Driver on our Bristol HSSU team, you’re comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. You have a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation and ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. You’ll act as a professional ambassador for our unit and as the customers’ first point of contact.
Responsibilities
- Collect and make deliveries to our customers.
- Keep equipment and delivery vehicles in good working order and report any faults or defects.
- Maintain a clean, tidy work environment and identify stock issues as they arise.
- Maintain accurate tachograph records and documentation.
- Work flexible hours; shifts operate between 4am and 9pm, Monday to Friday with varying times on Saturdays.
Qualifications
- Full driving licence with C1 entitlement, allowing the driving of rigid vehicles up to 7.5 tons GVW.
- Digital tachograph card.
- Knowledge of driver hour legislation.
- Ability to handle manual tasks, including moving transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg.
- Strong communication skills and a professional attitude as ambassador for the unit.
Benefits
- Free gym membership and discounted family memberships.
- Full uniform and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Paid holiday entitlement with additional paid wellness days.
- Enhanced pay rates, nighttime rates between 7pm and 7am, and overtime rates after 37.5 hours.
- Free onsite parking.
- Training hours for CPC top‑ups provided.
- No multi‑drop work beyond five customers with a 7.5-ton vehicle.
- Driving new Mercedes‑Benz trucks with tail lifts.
- No nights away from home required.
- Opportunities for career progression and annual salary reviews.
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