Driver/Porter

Location

Bury, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Driver/Porter with a passion for making a difference to others.

You’ll be working Full time (40 hours per week)at Cygnet Hospital Bury. Undertaking a general Portering service, providing a delivery, collection and sorting service for internal and external mail, parcels and goods, also general site maintenance duties. The post holder will also provide a driver service to be used as required for the safe and secure transportation of patients and staf

Note: The successful candidate requires a valid Full Driving license held for a minimum of 2 years. 

Cygnet Hospital Bury provides a wide range of inpatient mental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services and CAMHS provision for adolescents.

Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

• To carry out the collection, sorting and delivery of internal and external mail and parcels throughout the hospital.
• Carry out a range of duties transporting patients & hospital items  
• Deliver medical equipment, stores, furniture, samples & medication 
• Collect & distribute linen, case notes and items for wards/departments
• Remove & dispose of waste in line with Cygnet safety procedures
• To carry out written audits and stock checks as requested by Administration Manager.
• Receive, record & prioritise job requests in line with agreed procedures

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

• Committed, hard-working & willing to go the extra mile for the people in our care
• The holder of a full, clean driving licence
• An excellent communicator with a very high standard of customer service
• Flexible, reliable & able to work under pressure

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

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Salary

£22.5k per annum