Join Our Team – Driver Vacancy Alicante

Location: Alicante, Spain

Hours per week: 35 hours

At Healthcare Abroad, we are dedicated to providing seamless, high-quality medical experiences for our international patients. We are looking for a professional and compassionate driver to join our Valencian team. You will be responsible for ensuring that our patients and their companions, reach their destinations safely, comfortably, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient & Companion Transport: Provide safe and reliable transportation for patients and their companions between airports, accommodation, and the Hospital in Valencia.
• Vehicle Excellence: Maintain the company vehicle in pristine condition, ensuring regular safety checks and cleanliness to reflect our high standards of care.
• Digital Coordination: Utilize appropriate technologies to manage routes, and coordinate with the central patient liaison team.

Soft Skills

• Empathy: High emotional intelligence for dealing with patients who may be in pain or recovering from surgery and the ability to handle sensitive patients with compassion.
• Punctuality: Strict adherence to schedules to ensure patients do not miss critical medical appointments.
• Discretion: Absolute commitment to medical data privacy (GDPR compliance).

• Calm Under Pressure: Ability to navigate Valencia’s traffic efficiently while maintaining a professional and reassuring demeanour.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using digital tools and GPS applications for route optimization.

Key Requirements:

1. Legal & Visa Requirements (Right to Work)

Since the role is based in Valencia, Spain, the candidate must possess the legal right to work in the country prior to employment.

• EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: Must have a valid Passport or National ID and obtain a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión (which includes your NIE number) once in Spain.
• Non-EU Citizens (including British citizens post-Brexit):
  • Must possess a valid Work Permit (Autorización de Trabajo) or a residency visa that allows for “Working as an employee” (Cuenta Ajena).
  • TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero): Must have a physical TIE card that is currently valid and not expired.
  • Note: The company typically requires the candidate to already have “Right to Work” status, as sponsoring a new work visa for a Driver category is legally complex in Spain unless the candidate qualifies under the “Highly Skilled Worker” or “Family Member of an EU Citizen” categories.

2. Professional Qualifications & Licensing

• Full Clean Driving License: A valid Spanish or EU Class B License (minimum). If the vehicle exceeds 9 seats (including the driver), a Class D1 or D license and the CAP (Certificado de Aptitud Profesional) are mandatory.
• Experience: At least 2–3 years of professional driving experience, preferably in passenger transport or high-stakes logistics.
• Experience in customer facing role is also valuable.

3. Language & Communication

• Spanish: Some Spanish language skills are  preferred to communicate with local hospitals and emergency services when possible.
• English C1 level: High proficiency is required to communicate with Healthcare Abroad’s primary patient base (often Irish or UK-residents).
• Digital Literacy: High competence in using mobile apps (GPS and internal logistics software).

Equal Opportunity Employer Disclosure

Healthcare Abroad is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect. In accordance with Spanish Labor Law (including the Estatuto de los Trabajadores and Ley Orgánica 3/2007), we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. All recruitment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and the specific needs of our healthcare mission.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV highlighting your experience in professional driving and/or client care to recruitment@healthcareabroad.ie