Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Logistics Operative for our client a local government organisation in Gloucestershire.
The successful candidate will drive plus fitting/install specialist medical equipment. They will be required to safely lift, carry and install equipment, such as bariatric beds, hoists, shower chairs and walking frames.
This is initially a 6 month contract with the possibility to extend after that date, with a possibility for a permanent position.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
- Deliver and fit all complex medical equipment across the region as specified in the Service Level Agreement whilst providing excellent customer service.
- Have the skills and understanding to support health colleagues by making low level decisions about equipment distribution and fitting; making amendments when necessary and feeding back your decision.
- Follow the correct recording procedures for delivery, fitting and collection ensuring all associated paperwork is completed accurately and to the required standard.
- Operate the hand held scanner correctly and accurately, completing all fields to the required standard.
- Prepare van for operation by inspecting general condition, safety checks, checking fluid levels and tyre pressure, obtaining or scheduling repairs with the transport team.
- Load vans to deliver and collect in the most effective and efficient way and ensure compliance with load carrying and road safety standards.
- Identify destinations, establish routes, operate the van, load/unload equipment and maintain set schedules.
- Complete all planned delivery and collections within service KPI deadlines.
- Assist with warehouse operations as necessary.
Personal Requirements:
- Experience in van based multi drop delivery, fitting and collecting.
- Experience in warehouse procedures and delivery schedules.
- Experience of working with people with complex needs.
- Experience in fitting the full range of medical equipment as specified by ICES Service Level Agreement (Desirable).
- Good geographical knowledge of the county and experience in van based multi drop delivery preferably in a customer facing role.
- Full UK driving licence.
Working Hours: 09:00am - 17:00pm, Monday - Friday
Pay: £18.38 p/h
Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.