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Maintenance and Health Bus Driver - General Practice

Riverside Health Partnership

Misterton, DN10 4DLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,000 to £26,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

Riverside Health Partnership seeks a part-time, motivated and dedicated professional to work with our excellent team of managers under the direction o...

Maintenance Assistant and Health Bus Driver will provide a practical, reliable

and responsive maintenance, estates and driving service across the Practice

postholder will assist in ensuring that Practice premises, facilities,

fixtures, fittings and equipment are maintained in a safe condition, are fit

for purpose and provide an appropriate environment for patients, staff and

visitors

A

key element of the role will be responsibility for the day-to-day operation,

driving, preparation, cleanliness and routine checking of the Practice Health

Bus. The postholder will ensure that the vehicle is maintained internally and

externally to an excellent standard and that appropriate safety, maintenance,

cleaning and operational checks are undertaken and documented.

postholder will undertake detailed vehicle cleaning and Infection Prevention

and Control (IPC) activities, monitor consumables and equipment held within the

vehicle and ensure that required vehicle documentation, including pre- and

post-use checks, is accurately completed.

not required to undertake Health Bus or other driving duties, the postholder

will support the Compliance and Estates Manager with the maintenance and upkeep

of Practice premises, facilities, fixtures and fittings.

The postholder will

work within their level of competence at all times and will report or escalate

work requiring specialist skills or appropriately qualified contractors.

The main responsibilities of the Maintenance Assistance and Driver is to take pride in ensuring our premises are safe and attractive for our patients, staff and visitors. This includes our Health Bus which is used for health promotions in the community, remote clinics and a prescription delivery service.

1. General Maintenance

2. Electrical safety and awareness

4. Health & Safety

5. Health Bus and driving

6. Health Bus cleaning and Infection control

7. Health Bus equipment and consumables

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED FOR A BREAKDOWN OF THE RESPONSBILITIES

Riverside Health Partnership is a very friendly, supportive and well-run, 4-site training practice of over 23,000 patients based in Bassetlaw. The primary site is Retford, a North Notts market town, by the A1 with other sites at Misterton and Gringley (bordering SE Lincs ans S Yorks) and Harworth (ex mining town off the A1 nr Doncaster).

We are well within the driving distance of Newark, Lincoln, Doncaster, Mansfield, Rotherham and Sheffield.

Only 80mins on mainline to London. Good schooling, affordable housing and an abundance of countryside pursuits.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with clinical and non-clinical colleagues
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate judgement

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicle(s) required to be driven. D1 category.
  • Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training
  • Practical DIY/general maintenance experience
  • Experience undertaking minor repairs and maintenance
  • Experience safely using basic hand and power tools
  • Good general DIY and practical maintenance skills
  • Ability to undertake straightforward repairs and routine maintenance
  • Ability to identify faults, defects and hazards
  • Understanding of personal limitations and when specialist assistance is required
  • Basic understanding of Health and Safety requirements
  • Understanding of the importance of vehicle safety and roadworthiness
  • Ability to undertake and document routine vehicle checks
  • Understanding of the importance of Infection Prevention and Control
  • Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness
  • Ability to follow policies, procedures and instructions
  • Good practical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Basic IT literacy
  • Willing and able to travel between Practice and community locations

Desirable

  • Previous professional or work-related driving experience
  • Previous handyman, caretaker, facilities or estates experience
  • Experience undertaking routine vehicle checks
  • Experience maintaining records/checklists
  • Previous experience within General Practice, NHS or another healthcare environment
  • Experience working across multiple sites

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

RHP
Riverside Health Partnership

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