General Operative/Driver

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Job Description:

Facilities Operative (Driving Required)

Overview

We are seeking a Facilities Operative to provide collection, delivery and site support services across multiple healthcare and operational locations throughout the Birmingham area. This is a varied, hands-on role involving the transportation of equipment, stock and supplies, supporting day-to-day site operations and maintaining high standards of health, safety and customer service.

The successful candidate will work independently for much of the time and will be responsible for operating a transit-sized company vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, transport and deliver furniture including beds, mattresses, lockers, desks and chairs.
• Move and deliver electrical appliances and equipment.
• Collect, transport and dispose of various waste streams in accordance with procedures.
• Safely handle and transport clinical waste using the appropriate PPE and safe working practices.
• Pick and distribute stock and consumable supplies.
• Deliver food supplies between locations.
• Install and replace privacy curtains.
• General maintenance
• Carry out duties that may require working at height using step ladders.
• Move and transfer vehicles between sites when required.
• Complete routine vehicle inspections and basic checks.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and presentation.
• Ensure stores, compounds and parking areas remain clean and organised.
• Support additional operational and facilities-related tasks as required.

RequirementsEssential

• Full UK driving licence with no major endorsements.
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Health and safety focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Comfortable with manual handling duties and heavy lifting.
• Comfortable working at height when required.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Personal Attributes

Reliable and trustworthy.

Positive and proactive attitude.

Strong team player.

Self-motivated and capable of managing workload effectively.

Able to prioritise tasks and respond to changing demands.

Problem-solving mindset.

Professional and courteous manner.

Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement.