£12.21 - £12.36 per hour + NMW Increase April
Birmingham, England, West Midlands
Sterile Technician / Weekend Driver
Temporary
Kinetic Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting for a Weekend Driver / Sterile Technician on behalf of our well respected client based in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
They are a specialist provider of outsourced services within the medical sector and enjoy an excellent reputation for quality and reliability.
We're looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and is happy to work weekends on a rotating shift pattern of 06:00-14:00 and 11:00-19:00.
Please note: during your first two weeks of training, hours will be 06:00-14:00 (week one)
As a Sterile Technician / Cover Driver, you'll play an essential part in ensuring hospitals receive clean, sterile equipment.
Your duties will include:
*Carefully packing surgical instruments after they've been thoroughly cleaned
*Checking items against a computerised list to ensure accuracy
*Working in a clean, sterile environment and following all procedures
*Making sure all equipment is packed exactly to specification
*Completing relevant documentation
*Driving a 3.5 tonne vehicle
*Delivering clean instrument trays and collecting used trays from NHS trusts
This is a hands-on role with real purpose, perfect for someone who takes pride in doing an important job well.
What We're Looking For
*A clean, full UK driving licence
*Ability to work the initial two-week training shift pattern
*Good attention to detail
*Comfortable being on your feet for most of the shift
*Confidence working in a sterile medical setting
*Ability to carry out repetitive tasks with care and consistency
*Hepatitis B vaccination is desirable but not essential
*Previous sterile environment experience is an advantage, though full training is provided
*Strong communication skills
What You'll Receive in Return
*Comprehensive training
*Free on-site parking
*Uniform provided
*The chance to work for a large, well established company and gain valuable experience in the medical field
As a reminder, you MUST be able to complete 2 weeks of full time training prior to moving on to the weekend cover.
Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities