Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Driver to join our brilliant and hard-working team based at Sunderland GP OOH based at Sunderland Royal UYC on a bank basis.

Your day to day...

You will support the Driver Team Leader in all aspects of the efficient and effective delivery of the Transport Service to transport Salaried & Sessional GP's to deliver patient services. To support the operational teams with administrative functions.



Ensure personal understanding and knowledge of the fleet vehicle is maintained to ensure flexibility to drive all vehicles
Ensure vehicle checks are carried on a shift by shift basis to ensure the safety of GP, self and members of the general public
Ensure the security of drugs and clinical equipment which is collected and returned on a shift by shift basis using appropriate procedures to record usage
Ensure that routine maintenance, cleanliness and security of vehicles and equipment being used on a personal shift by shift basis
Notify any required repairs as necessary to vehicles and equipment e.g. SatNav, ensuring vehicles are fit for purpose and available to meet business needs
Participates in License Checks, driver assessment and all Mandatory Training for Drivers
Promote positive and effective communications with other Driver's, GP's, Despatchers and other colleagues and external patients/business partners at all times

Shifts times are:

Weekdays: 18:00-00:00



Overnights: 00:00-08:00



Weekends: 08:00-16:00/16:00-00:00

Qualifications, Experience & Training

Good general education, educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent
Previous experience of working in a team
Previous experience of fleet maintenance
Must be over 25 years or above (for insurance purposes)
Valid driving license for the UK with a clean driving record. Every employee driving on behalf of the business must submit their driving license on an annual basis for a DVLA check

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the

Armed Forces community

, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.