Transport Driver

NHS Professionals; Shevington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust partner is seeking a Transport Driver to safely move goods and staff between hospital sites. This temporary role offers weekday shifts with a pay rate of £12.51 per hour. Ideal candidates will have a valid D1 driving licence and experience in a driving role, preferably within healthcare. This position provides flexible working options and potential for extension beyond the year-end.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free DBS and free training

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' recent driving experience in a healthcare or similar environment.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle checks and fuel-efficient driving is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport goods and Trust staff between hospital sites.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, tidy, and roadworthy condition.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks and report any faults promptly.

Skills

Valid D1 driving licence

Manual handling

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Transport Driver – Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Van Depot is situated at Martland Point, Fourmarts Road, Wigan, WN5 0LU

Work pattern: Monday to Friday with various 7.5-hour and 9.5-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Band 2 – £12.51 per hour (enhanced rates at weekends).

This is a temporary position until the end of the year with potential extension, but extension cannot be guaranteed.

Key responsibilities

• Safely transport goods, linen, pharmacy supplies, medical specimens, and Trust staff between hospital sites.
• Ensure staff are safely moved between locations to support patient care and daily operations.
• Maintain vehicles in a clean, tidy, and roadworthy condition.
• Carry out daily vehicle checks, minor maintenance, and report any faults promptly.
• Promote excellent customer service with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assist with mail processing and other transport-related duties when required.

Requirements of the role

• Valid D1 driving licence is essential (for operating minibuses and relevant vehicle classes).
• At least 2 years' recent experience as a driver, preferably within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Confident in manual handling and the use of transport equipment such as sack trucks.
• Willing to commute to the Van Depot at the start of each shift (address: Martland Point, Fourmarts Road, Wigan, WN5 0LU).
• Calm, professional, and customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle checks and fuel-efficient driving is desirable but not essential.

Additional information

• This is a temporary position until the end of the year; extension may be possible but cannot be guaranteed.
• Flexibility may be required to cover other routes or shifts when needed.
• All employees must comply with Trust policies, training, and safety standards.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS. Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on external agencies. NHSP has over 126,000 members registered across various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS millions each year. Register for flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates; get paid next week for work completed this week.
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England.
• Dedicated consultants and flexible working options.
• Free DBS and free training; build holiday allowance.
• Support when you need it – 24/7, 365 days.
• Stakeholder pension scheme.

Disclaimer

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