Driver

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Aylesford
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,515 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Driving Vehicle Operation Customer Service Manual Handling Delivery Schedules Road Safety Communication Time Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Driver

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group is seeking a part-time Driver for their Decontamination department in Aylesford. The role involves collecting and delivering equipment to hospitals, operating company vehicles, and maintaining delivery schedules. Applicants need a clean UK driving license, experience with vans, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Overview

Driver Circle Decontamination - Aylesford 22.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £25,515.37 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

[Employer hidden] Group Decontamination is responsible for the provision of sterile equipment and instrumentation for use in surgical and interventional procedures in hospitals across England and Glasgow. The unit operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week with rotating shifts covering days and nights as required.

We have an opportunity for a Driver to join their team of staff in the Decontamination department.

This is a part time role for 22.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Candidates must be available to provide 24/7 cover for new routes, with collections scheduled twice daily.

Duties of this role include:

  • Collect contaminated trolleys from hospitals and clinics and deliver them to the CHG decontamination facility.
  • Return clean trolleys containing reprocessed scopes and instruments to clinical departments in a safe, timely, and courteous manner.
  • Operate company vehicles (up to 3.5t) fitted with tail lifts in accordance with all applicable road safety regulations.
  • Maintain daily delivery schedules, keeping to time-sensitive routes while ensuring excellent customer service.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • A full, clean UK driving licence (Category B), valid for operation of vehicles up to and including 3.5t.
  • Proven experience of driving vans with tail lifts, ideally in a commercial or healthcare setting.
  • Comfortable driving in urban and rural environments, in all weather conditions, and under time pressure.
  • Ability to carry out manual handling and lifting duties safely, with appropriate training.
  • A good standard of general education, with the ability to complete delivery logs and read route instructions.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends or public holidays if required.
  • A commitment to maintaining vehicle hygiene and safety standards.

Salary & Benefits

[Employer hidden] Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

  • 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
  • Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programmes
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

[Employer hidden] Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the [Employer hidden] Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

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