24/7 Blood Transport Driver

NHS Blood and Transplant; England; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Enhanced unsocial hours pay

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Thrive learning culture

Health & wellbeing resources

Zusammenfassung

NHS Blood and Transplant is hiring a Transport Driver to keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7. You will collect and deliver between NHSBT sites, using digital devices to track movements and maintain vehicle integrity, with full training for urgent blue light deliveries.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, ensure secure handling of products, and provide a professional service to patients and clinical teams as part of a reliable, on‑time service schedule.

Qualifikationen

• Valid UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer; DVLA checks apply.
• C1 licence desirable; B licence essential for this role.
• Ability to operate digital handheld devices and IT systems.
• Good knowledge of local road network and area.

Aufgaben

• Drive vehicles up to 7.5t (with exceptions for certain areas).
• Use digital handheld devices to track work and records.
• Load/unload items up to 20kg and assist with equipment.
• Perform vehicle security and daily basic maintenance checks.
• Support urgent blue light deliveries with training provided.
• Provide professional customer care to donors, hospitals and public.
• Work a 24/7 roster including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Kenntnisse

Vocational driving experience

Digital devices / IT aptitude

Geographical knowledge of local area

Vehicle maintenance checks

Ausbildung

UK driving licence with 6 points or less

Jobbeschreibung

NHS Blood and Transplant is hiring a Transport Driver to keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7. You will collect and deliver between NHSBT sites, using digital devices to track movements and maintain vehicle integrity, with full training for urgent blue light deliveries.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, ensure secure handling of products, and provide a professional service to patients and clinical teams as part of a reliable, on‑time service schedule.