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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Transport Team member to deliver a friendly, prompt and professional service across the trust. The role requires a clean driving licence, 7.5-ton licence and CPC, with DBS clearance.

You will travel across Leeds and surrounding areas, with some nationwide duties, supporting patient care and equipment movement in a fast-paced NHS environment. Commitment to compassionate service is essential.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence and CPC Card required.
• DBS check required.
• Transport NVQ or GCSEs or equivalent.
• Substantial professional driving experience in a fast-paced or service-led environment.
• Experience in a customer-focused role delivering high service standards.
• Clear and professional communication, verbally and in writing, via radio, telephone and IT systems.
• Knowledge of service users’ needs with a compassionate approach.
• Flexible/adaptable to changing demands that impact patient care.
• NHS/healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a friendly, prompt, and professional transport service on behalf of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Support patient care by moving items, equipment and delivering services as part of the Transport Team.
• Travel nationwide as required and manage a dynamic workload.
• Maintain safety and manual handling practices in line with NHS guidelines.

Skills

Clean driving licence

CPC Card

7.5-ton licence

Good communication skills

Geographical knowledge of Leeds

Flexible/adaptable

NHS experience desirable

DBS check

Radio/Telephone/IT systems familiarity

Education

Transport NVQ / GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Radio/Telephone/IT systems

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will be a key member of our Transport Team, delivering a friendly, prompt, and professional service on behalf of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Simon Gallagher

Position: Assistant Facilities Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Phone number: 0113 2060777

Shortlisting Date: 17/08/2026

Interview Date: 01/09/2026

Applicants Must Have

• Clean driver licence
• CPC Card
• 7.5- Ton licence
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong geographical knowledge of Leeds and surrounding areas, with some nationwide travel
• The ability to work effectively in a service‑focused environment

Please note, this role includes a significant manual handling element, including the collection and transportation of bulk items.

The demands on the Transport Team are dynamic and fast‑paced, so a flexible and adaptable approach to work is essential.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and commitment to succeed in a vital, service‑focused role within the NHS, we look forward to hearing from you

Why you should join our Team

Joining our NHS Transport Team means playing a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping essential services running smoothly every day.

Our transport team is critical to the patient journey. Whether moving patients, equipment, or supporting clinical services, your work directly helps deliver safe, timely care

We work in line with NHS values—compassion, respect, and commitment. You’ll be part of an organisation that serves the community and makes a genuine impact on people’s lives

We provide ongoing training, support, and opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the organisation. Your growth matters to us.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• A full, clean driving licence
• An understanding that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Relevant formal qualifications, such as a Transport NVQ, GCSEs, or equivalent
• Substantial professional driving experience, ideally in a fast‑paced or service‑led environment
• Experience of working in a customer‑focused role, delivering a high standard of service
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, using radio, telephone, and IT systems
• A working knowledge and understanding of service users’ needs and requirements, with a compassionate and respectful approach
• The ability to remain flexible and adaptable, responding effectively to changing demands that may impact patient care
• Previous experience working within the NHS or healthcare setting (desirable)

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are…

Responsible

Open and Honest

One Team

Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.