Driver

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an enthusiastic driver to join the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Transport Services. The role is primarily based at the Cody Depot in Farnborough and involves travel across multiple sites within the network.

Applicants should have a full clean driving licence and ideally an LGV licence. The Transport team supports several NHS facilities, with the role requiring flexibility, reliability, and a proactive approach to duties.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence.
• LGV Licence.
• Excellent local knowledge and ability to read maps / Sat Nav.
• Experience in front-line customer service.
• Experience in completing journey logs.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues.
• Basic First Aid knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery vehicles and carry out delivery schedules.
• Transport mail, laboratory samples, pharmacy items, medical records and stores between sites.
• Complete relevant paperwork and ensure vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

LGV Licence

Job description

Employer Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cody Technology Park Town Farnborough Salary £26,618 (per annum) including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Driver

AfC Band 2

Job overview

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services -

Transport Department

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Transport Services are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable driver to join our busy team within the Transport department.

The successful applicant will be primarily based at the Cody Depot in Farnborough, with a requirement to work across other sites within our network, including Reading, Royal Surrey, Guildford, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital, and East Surrey Hospital.

The department operates between 06:30 and 23:30, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of occasional weekend working. Working patterns may vary to meet the operational and urgent service requirements of our users, including evening shifts where necessary.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, responsible and flexible, with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to their work. They should demonstrate honesty, resourcefulness and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence.

Previous experience of driving light commercial vehicles would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and support will be available to the successful applicant.

Please note that the Trust operates a strict no-smoking policy across all sites and premises, including work vehicles.

Interviews are planned for 3 & 4 December 2026 and in person attendance would be required.

Main duties of the job

The Transport team provides a service for Royal Berkshire Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Heatherwood & Wexham Hospitals and Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals, together with other external organisations.

The main responsibilities of the role will include the safe, efficient and timely transportation of mail, laboratory samples, pharmacy items, medical records and stores between hospital sites and other NHS organisations across the region. The successful candidate will be required to drive a range of vehicles as part of these duties.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of the Transport team, to carry out all the duties associated with the provision of a comprehensive delivery service, especially to drive delivery vehicles and carry out delivery schedules and complete all relevant paperwork. Also, ensuring that the vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy, tidy and properly maintained.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence
• LGV Licence

Knowledge

• Excellent local knowledge and ability to read/use maps/Sat. Nav
• Knowledge of routine vehicle checks
• Experience in front-line customer service
• Experience of completing journey logs
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues
• Basic First Aid knowledge
• Experience in front-line customer service
• Experience of completing journey logs

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.