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- Prif leoliad
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- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Secondiad: 12 mis (FIxed term/secondmment)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm. Some flexibility may be required to meet service need.)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 374-JY4598-A
- Cyflogwr
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- EDGH
- Tref
- Eastbourne
- Cyflog
- £24,465 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 13/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Logistics Driver Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Facilities Division has a vacancy for Logistics Driver Assistant to work within the Logistics Team within the Ancillary Services Department for ESHT.
The Logistics Team will support Clinical and non-Clinical Teams with the movement and storage of medical equipment, Hospital equipment, Furniture and other items throughout the ESHT sites.
The Operational Base will be in Eastbourne for the Logistics Team and storage facilities.
The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, predominately working from Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. There is a need to the nature of the work for flexible working which will require longer hours or extra working days to complete urgent Trust requirements to support service delivery.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To co-ordinate and provide support for the Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture and liaise with Wards and Departments to ensure an excellent service is offered and delivered.
Understand the requirements of the Trust requirements to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
Ensure the agreed services are delivered in a timely manner to the required standard in line with policies and procedures of the Trust.
Organise and allocate resources to optimise service delivery.
To provide a flexible service that will include some weekends and out of hours cover across the Trust for urgent response and pre-planned requests.
Make special arrangements as needed and staff rosters to allocate appropriate resources effectively.
Follow the Trust Policies, Procedures and Protocols and proposes and implements changes as and when required.
Understand the requirements of the Trust necessities to move, store and transfer equipment and furniture as needed.
Deal with all routine routes in a timely manner so that an appropriate response is provided.
Liaise with the Logistics Co-ordinator to identify any potential problems/issues.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further information, for specific queries, please contact the appointed manager of this vacancy.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good general level of education including Maths and English
- Must hold a full clean UK Driving licence and be able to drive 3-to-5 ton vans
Meini prawf dymunol
- NVQ level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Hospital Facilities or Healthcare Facilities line management experience or supervision
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of driving small and large vans
- Experience of handling and moving heavy expensive medical equipment
- Experience of working in a confidential environment
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of general hospital environment
- Ability to complete basic written reports
- Ability to prioritise duties against set parameters
- Ability to work under pressure
- Physically Fit
- Client focused with a strong 'can do' attitude
- Good communication and problem solving skills with strong time management ability
- I.T. literate
- A caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, staff and visitors with the ability to show respect
- Willing to undergo suitable training including Manual handling, Risk assessment
- Able to deal with multiple tasks and prioritise
Meini prawf dymunol
- Geographical knowledge of the Hospitals and Clinics in local area to be worked within
- Good knowledge of Wards and departments across the Trust
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Kevin Hodge
- Teitl y swydd
- Facilities Operational Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 131 5563
Rhestr swyddi gyda East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau Cymorth neu bob sector