Banksman - Logistics

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Banksman to join the Logistics Dept at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. This full-time position requires directing vehicle movements, conducting safety assessments, and ensuring compliance with protocols. No formal qualifications are necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided, along with benefits such as annual leave and NHS pension scheme eligibility.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Opportunity to join NHS pension scheme

First-class training package

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the movement of vehicles using standardised hand signals or verbal communication.
• Conduct dynamic risk assessments of designated areas to identify potential hazards.
• Ensure all drivers follow site safety protocols.
• Coordinate with site managers for orderly movements.
• Report any incidents or breaches of safety.

Job description

Job summary

Vacancies have arisen for Banksman to join the busy Logistics Dept at QA Hospital.

0600 to 1800 Mon to Sun (4on 4off)

Logistics provide a comprehensive service to all areas within the Queen Alexandra estate, ensuring that Receipt and Distribution service is maintained to a high standard.

Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required.

This post is monthly paid, and a uniform is supplied. You will receive a first-class training package, which incorporates on and off the job training with the use of large machinery, a generous annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

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PHU NHS Trust have adopted a smoke-free policy. You are unable to smoke anywhere on the hospital site.The Trust is committed to valuing the benefits of diversity in its staff and commited to equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To assist in providing both Patients, Staff and Visitors with a safe environment to receive and operative deliveries, by assisting with the management of vehicles within the Receipt and Distribution Department. In addition contributing to the operational and cleanliness of the department/area, and associated equipment in a Hospital/Healthcare setting, whilst working closely with ward/department staff to ensure high quality service provision.

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About us

Equans working in Partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

PHU NHS Trust was rated good by the CQC in its recent inspection. In July 2020 it became a university hospital, we will work to drive benefits for patients, colleagues by embedding research, education and training across the Trust.

The Trusts main hub is the QA Hospital, which started as a military hospital over a century ago. It is one of the largest, modern hospitals on the south coast, with 1,200 beds. It provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across SE Hampshire. With over 7,300 staff it is the largest employer in Portsmouth.

Being You @ PHU

Our patients are from all walks of life and so are we. If you share our values and enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues and our community you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9192-25-0020

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Job description Job responsibilities

The Banksman is tasked with various responsibilities that ensure efficient and safe operations in environments

with heavy vehicle traffic. These responsibilities include:

• Directing the movement of vehicles using standardised hand signals or verbal communication.
• Conducting dynamic risk assessments of designated areas to identify potential hazards to vehicular movement.
• Ensuring all drivers follow the site safety protocols.
• Coordinating with site managers and other operational staff to facilitate orderly movements and logistics handling.
• Reporting any incidents or breaches of safety.
• Inspecting and monitoring access points and traffic control equipment to ensure functionality.
• Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team effort. Manage the production of the required deliverables and control risks,
• Support team members to deliver on their functionally relevant objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
• Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the shared services as required

Maintain and continuously improve specialist knowledge in an aspect of Health Service which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated objectives & aims

See Job Description Attached

Job description Job responsibilities

The Banksman is tasked with various responsibilities that ensure efficient and safe operations in environments

with heavy vehicle traffic. These responsibilities include:

• Directing the movement of vehicles using standardised hand signals or verbal communication.
• Conducting dynamic risk assessments of designated areas to identify potential hazards to vehicular movement.
• Ensuring all drivers follow the site safety protocols.
• Coordinating with site managers and other operational staff to facilitate orderly movements and logistics handling.
• Reporting any incidents or breaches of safety.
• Inspecting and monitoring access points and traffic control equipment to ensure functionality.
• Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team effort. Manage the production of the required deliverables and control risks,
• Support team members to deliver on their functionally relevant objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
• Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the shared services as required

Maintain and continuously improve specialist knowledge in an aspect of Health Service which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated objectives & aims

See Job Description Attached

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.

Desirable

• No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.

Desirable

• No formal qualifications are necessary as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the relevant aspects of the job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Equans Working with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)