Driver


Job description

The main duties of the post holders will be to safely transport the duty Doctor or Nurse to home visits within the area. You will be responsible for checking your vehicle and equipment on each session, to log all call details and report faults and communicate with the Central Call Centre using radio or car phone. Please see application pack for full Job Description and Personnel Specification by following the Apply Now button.

Responsibilities

  • Drive safely in accordance with the rules set out in the Highway Code.
  • Vehicle Maintenance - To carry out a written checklist of your vehicle and ensure all faults are logged by email.
  • Security - Maintaining the security of the vehicle at all times including the environs of the base.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Good written and communication skills.
  • Experience of recording written information accurately.
  • Computer keyboard skills, which will be assessed by an aptitude test as part of the interview process.
  • Three years’ experience of driving on the local road network within the past five years in an employed or voluntary role.

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of local geography / transport routes.
  • Experience of vehicle maintenance or vehicle equipment checks.
  • English & Maths A-C at GCSE level or equivalent.

Further Information

Driver vacancies are Temporary to 31st March 2027. The hours of operation are:- Weekdays from 6.00pm until 12 midnight & Midnight until 8.30am. Weekends and Bank Holidays 24 hour operation. Please note that this vacancy will close at 12noon on Thursday 17th September 2026.

Vacancy ID
1784688
Job ref.
DDT0926
Job Sector
Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry / Londonderry
Salary
To be discussed
No. vacancies
2
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
14.5
Published date
04/09/2026
Closing date
17/09/2026
Worktime
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