Courier Driver | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a reliable Courier Driver to assist with delivering a high-quality courier service across various facilities. The ideal candidate should be physically fit and adaptable to changing schedules while maintaining accurate delivery records. The role includes transporting medical supplies and supporting the fleet team when required. Competitive salary offered at £13.85 per hour with a uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform significant physical activity and manual tasks.
• Required to be punctual regarding shift times.
• Must communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivering a high-quality courier service.
• Transport packages including pharmacy medications and medical records.
• Maintain communication with line manager regarding deliveries.

Skills

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

As a Courier Driver you will be required to assist the Transport and Logistics Service with delivering a high quality Courier Service for the Trust.

You would cover primarily ad‑hoc courier requests as allocated by the Courier Dispatcher throughout your shift which will therefore require you to be adaptable and flexible throughout the day. You will delivering and collecting from GP practices, renal units, community hospitals and other Trust sites in one of the Trust courier vans.

You may be required on occasion to support with the pre‑planned courier runs and training will be provided for this.

You would wear a uniform which will be provided to you.

The post holder is expected to be punctual and also flexible regarding shift times in order to accommodate the service.

This role involves significant physical activity and manual tasks. Therefore, applicants should possess a level of physical fitness that allows them to perform these duties effectively and safely.

Salary £13.85 per hour (LLW). Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change terms & conditions

This would be including but not limited to:

• Transporting packages which include but not limited to pharmacy medications, medical records, mail, pathology items, samples, medical equipment etc.
• To obtain confirmation for the receipt of items delivered.
• Keeping accurate records of journeys and maintaining communication with line manager.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Operational Duties and Responsibilities include:

• To carry out courier duties associated with the provision of Transport Services, and to undertake any other transport duties as may be scheduled or as directed by the Transport Service supervisory and managerial staff.
• To deliver a fully comprehensive Courier Service to the Trust.
• To collect and deliver general and medical samples and supplies throughout the Trust and other designated sites.
• To support the Fleet Team with transporting vehicles off site for repairs on an ad hoc basis.
• Working alongside the Fleet Team to complete a range of vehicle checks including but not limited to tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels.
• To report any vehicle defects to the Fleet Team.
• To report any equipment defects to the Fleet Team.
• To ensure that your allocated vehicle is adequately stocked with essential consumables and to report any missing stock to the Fleet Team.
• Work in line with all Policies and Procedures.
• To wear correct issued uniform, relevant Personal Protective Equipment and identity badges at all times following the Trust guidelines.

Salary £13.15 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025