Transport Driver role with NHS Blood and Transplant, moving blood and related products between its sites and customers. Drivers collect and deliver items with on-board tracking, complete daily vehicle checks and keep vehicles secure and clean. The work runs on a 24/7 rostered shift pattern with evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays, and staff may also support urgent blue light deliveries after full training. A B licence with six points or fewer is needed, and driving skills are assessed at interview.
What the job involves
- Collect, transport and deliver blood, blood products and equipment between sites and customers, 24/7
- Drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, or 3.5 tonne light goods vehicles in South London (Tooting), Basildon, Lancaster and Southampton
- Load and unload products and equipment, assembling and dismantling kit, and move items up to 20kg with or without lifting aids
- Use hand-held devices to track work and keep accurate electronic and paper records
- Carry out vehicle security checks, daily checks and basic maintenance, and report defects promptly
- Keep vehicles and equipment secure, roadworthy and clean
- Support urgent blue light deliveries when required, with full training provided
- Give colleagues, donors, hospital staff and members of the public a positive customer experience
Experience
- Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
Skills & knowledge
- Meet NHSBT minimum driving standards, assessed at interview
- Working with information technology such as hand-held devices and Microsoft Office or similar
- Good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks
Checks & eligibility
- Valid UK B driving licence with six points or fewer, subject to DVLA check
Nice to have
- C1 driving licence
What’s offered
- Enhanced payment for unsocial hours
- Flexible working where the role allows
- 27 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- NHS Pension Scheme, a defined benefit scheme
- Thrive learning and development programme open to all staff
- Occupational health, employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
