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Overview

Contributing to the Estates & Facilities Management (EFM) strategy, as Transportation & Logistics Support Driver you will contribute to the day to day support of front-line operations across the Transport & Logistics service.

Your primary role will be to provide a comprehensive driving and logistics support function across the service.

You will be responsible for the movement of equipment, furniture and a range of items including mail and deliveries, collection and removal of waste, and various items for recycling.

You will be required to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders from EFM and the wider University; including students, staff & visitors, in addition to external suppliers and stakeholders.

In order to meet customer requirements and job schedules, you will be expected to work as part of a flexible, committed team, and at times, on your own initiative. You will need to be able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities based on business needs, along with commitment to accurately finishing tasks to required deadlines.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Daily driving of light commercial vehicles and associated vehicle checks and vehicle cleaning.
• Assist with office moves, waste removal and recycling around the University estate.
• Support for event set up, e.g. exams, open days and exhibitions.
• Provide driving support for a range of vehicles within the University fleet.
• Help with warehouse duties such as stock movements and goods receiving.
• As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of driving within a light commercial fleet/transport/logistics operations sector (assessed at application/interview).
• Full driving license for classes: B, BE, C1, C1E, D1, D1E - Minimum Requirement  (assessed at application/interview).
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment with the ability to demonstrate good customer service skills, dealing with queries in a proactive, courteous and professional manner (assessed at application/interview).
• IT skills applicable to those within a logistics type environment (assessed at application/interview).
• A good understanding of legislation relating to recycling and waste disposal (assessed at application/interview).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues, staff, students and stakeholders (assessed at application/interview).
• A good understanding of Health and Safety legislation, with the ability to relate this knowledge into all operational aspects of the role (assessed at application/interview).
• Previous experience and training in safe manual handling techniques, including safe loading/unloading of vehicles (assessed at application/interview).

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of operating in the logistics / warehousing sector with forklift operator's licence (assessed at application/interview).
• Experience of operating specialist vehicles, e.g. road sweeper, MEWPs or agricultural vehicles.

Further Information

Grade: 3

Salary: £26,760 - £27,823 per annum (with the potential to progress to £29,085 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution).

Work arrangement: Full-time, 40 hours per week. There is 1 x permanent position and 1 x fixed term position for 24 months available.

Line manager: Transport and Travel Manager

Our website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/efm

For informal enquiries about this job contact Rob Walsh on r.w.walsh@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place within 2 weeks of the closing date. This will consist of an interview and exercise. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage within 1 week of the closing date. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact Campus Services Administration on FMHub@sheffield.ac.uk

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).
 

What we offer

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

Closing Date : 02/06/2025 

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