Patient Transport Driver
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Posted on:
10-11-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great with your help.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Operative to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Operative to join the team. As the Logistics Operative you will work alongside staff on site at the hospital to enable safe transportation of patients when required and to help support the wider facilities team.
You will work with the facilities team to receive process and distribute incoming stock deliveries. You will relocate and install the new equipment to the desired location ensuring all equipment is in excellent condition.
We are looking for someone who can.
- Provide transport to and from hospital appointments for patients (this can sometimes stretch far & wide across the breadth of the UK although infrequent)
- Pre-calling patients to introduce yourself & confirm booking(s).
- Collection and delivery of surgical instruments from each hospital to the local sterilisation service provider
- Liaise with bookings team & programme transport routes.
- Ensure safe packing and delivery of equipment and stock
- Receive delivery of Stock and equipment on site booking in stock received and checking the delivery notes.
- Relocate or receive new equipment sometimes installing items into desired locations.
- Undertake minor maintenance/odd jobs (within capabilities) at sites to ensure the facility and all equipment is in excellent condition.
- Ensure clinic hospital checks are carried out on behalf of the facilities team i.e. water temperature checks ensuring waste bins are collected by service providers and supporting the clinic services.
- Use basic admin (Excel word & Outlook email) in corresponding updating & logging trips
- Provide support to the facilities team
- Checking over vehicle for faults or issues & relaying back their findings to line manager or vehicle fault sheet.
- Cleaning & replenishing fuels & fluids in the vehicle.
- Observing risks or faults which may be occurring both on and off site and reporting these findings to the relevant individuals.
- Cover colleagues works in the event of illness holiday or other.
What youll bring to the role:
- Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care
- Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems
- Self-motivated and self-starter
- A clean driving record and a U.K. Drivers licence
Why work for us
- 23 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
- Performance review with a training and development plan
- Employee discounts portal
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- MediCash Health cash plan
About CHEC
Since 2012 CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional timely locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England including ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As An Employer
Good relationships are built on trust integrity and honesty the values that underpin CHECs commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:
Access to Work
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CHEC we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position please contact a member of our team at or call .
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Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
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