Transport Co-ordinator

NHS Blood and Transplant; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to saving lives through efficient transport and logistics services. In this role, you will assist in the operational management of the Transport Service, ensuring timely deliveries to hospitals while optimizing costs. You will work closely with various departments, leveraging your geographical knowledge and customer service skills. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Continuous learning culture

Thrive program for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and excellent geographical knowledge required.
• Diplomas in Transport & Logistics and Supervisory Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational running of Transport and Logistics services.
• Ensure timely delivery of products to hospitals and maintain cost efficiencies.

Skills

Customer service experience

Geographical knowledge of National Road network

Record maintenance

Understanding of Digital and IT systems

Education

Diploma in Transport & Logistics

Diploma in Supervisory Management

Good standard of general education

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Pulse/Q-Pulse

Job description

Job Summary

Your remit will be to assist the Transport and Logistics Manager/Assistant Transport and Logistics Manager to provide the efficient and effective operational running of the Transport Service. This will mean taking ownership of all Courier activity in order to ensure optimum utilisation at minimum cost and building strong links with the Issue Department to ensure timely delivery of products to hospitals.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be required to:

• Work as a key member of the team at an NHSBT location undertaking local centre, regional and national tasks.
• Undertake operational work planning and application of organisational service provision of NHSBT.
• Work as part of the transport department operational team assisting in the efficient and effective operational running of the Transport and Logistics services.
• Undertake responsibility for all Courier activity to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Build strong links with Hospital Services Departments to ensure timely delivery of products to hospitals.
• Work with digital and IT packages, including a Transport Management System.

You may be required to participate in a rotered variable working shift pattern that can include 24/7 working – Please see “About the Benefits”.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Customer service experience.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the National Road network.
• Ability to maintain records.

Ability to understand Digital and IT systems i.e. Pulse/Q-Pulse TMS.

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma in Transport & Logistics or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Diploma in Supervisory Management or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Willingness to undertake development and training as required.
• Good standard of general education.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

About Us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary - donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.

By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

What we offer:

• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

This vacancy is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Please do not apply unless you have another means of establishing a right to work.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 16th February 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on w/c 27th February 2025 – subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact – Name: Lisa Edwards, Job Title: Transport First Line Manager, Contact Details: [e-mail].