Job Description

Class C1 Mobile Unit Driver (7.5T)

Bank Hours

Hours:

Rostered sessions according to driver plan. There will be a requirement for weekend working

Base:

Dental Care Centre, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT

Rate of Pay:

14.04 per hour



We are looking for an experienced driver with a full Class C1 UK/EA licence with no more than 6 penalty points to safely navigate our 7.5 tonne vehicle to various locations Bedfordshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Essex & Norfolk, to assist the dental team at each site.



You will be responsible for collecting the unit from the base and driving to the rostered location, then setting up the unit on the outside to be available for the clinical teams.



You will be asked to assist during the day operating the tail lift and interact with community members as appropriate. On return to base you will then be responsible for the disposal of all waste water and replenishing the portable fresh water tank.



Other responsibilities will include performing general maintenance activities, refuelling, interior and external cleaning and operational assessment of the vehicle.



Training will be provided for the successful applicant.



Applicants should be organised and adaptable with excellent time management skills. Previous experience of driving a larger vehicle is essential.



Please check that you have Class C1 on your driving licence before applying for this role.



What do we offer?



Salary 14.04 per hour



24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme



Support with training for your wider professional development.



Uniforms provided



Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiative



Please ensure that you read the , which also includes the person specification, before applying.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on duties and responsibilities for the post.