Transport Driver

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Greater London seeks a dedicated driver to collect and deliver blood products and equipment. The role involves ensuring safe transportation while providing excellent customer service to colleagues and the public. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence and possess good geographical knowledge. The position requires working on a 24/7 shift schedule, including evenings and weekends. This is a vital role in the community, contributing to essential health services.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less is essential.
• C1 driving licence is desirable but a B licence is essential for this role.
• Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles for collection and delivery of blood and related products.
• Ensure a positive experience for colleagues and the public.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance of vehicles.

Skills

Driving various vehicles

Customer service

Geographical knowledge

Basic vehicle maintenance

Education

Valid UK driving licence

C1 driving licence (desirable)

Tools

Digital handheld devices

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a vital member of our team operating a 24/7 service you will be providing a safe and professional service, collecting and delivering blood products, equipment and staff to hospitals, blood centres and blood collection sites throughout the country. This could include emergency blue light deliveries.

You should also be able to work to tight deadlines and have experience of dealing professionally with members of the public. You will be required to work evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays on a 24/7 roster, but your rota will be organised and shared with you approximately 6 months in advance to help you maintain a great work/life balance.

You will undertake an extensive induction and training programme, with ongoing assessment, and receive ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for driving our vehicles for the collection, transportation and delivery of blood and related products and equipment, including security, daily checks and maintenance of the vehicles in your care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving a variety of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonnes.
• Operating digital handheld devices and complete electronic and paper-based records.
• Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment on a regular basis including heavy objects of up to 20 kgs with and without lifting aids.
• Undertaking, on occasions, emergency Blue Light deliveries, for which training will be provided.
• Using your customer care skills to ensure that our colleagues, donors, hospital staff and members of the public have a positive experience of our organisation.

The role will require you to work a 24 hour, 7 days per week shift system which will include variable hours and days, evening and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis.

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

To learn more, please see our recruitment profile, which provides a summary of the job description and person specification. This can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site'

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

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 11 February 2026, subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Julie Taylor, First Line Transport Manager at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence, which will be subject to DVLA, check is essential.
• C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role.
• Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage.

Experience

• Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency.
• Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages.
• A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks.