Transport Driver - 24/7

NHS Blood and Transplant; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced unsocial hours pay

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Thrive learning culture

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is hiring a Transport Driver to keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7. You will collect and deliver between NHSBT sites, using digital devices to track movements and maintain vehicle integrity, with full training for urgent blue light deliveries.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, ensure secure handling of products, and provide a professional service to patients and clinical teams as part of a reliable, on‑time service schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer; DVLA checks apply.
• C1 licence desirable; B licence essential for this role.
• Ability to operate digital handheld devices and IT systems.
• Good knowledge of local road network and area.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles up to 7.5t (with exceptions for certain areas).
• Use digital handheld devices to track work and records.
• Load/unload items up to 20kg and assist with equipment.
• Perform vehicle security and daily basic maintenance checks.
• Support urgent blue light deliveries with training provided.
• Provide professional customer care to donors, hospitals and public.
• Work a 24/7 roster including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Vocational driving experience

Digital devices / IT aptitude

Geographical knowledge of local area

Vehicle maintenance checks

Education

UK driving licence with 6 points or less

Job description

Transport Driver – 24/7

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

Job Summary

As a Transport Driver you will keep blood and related products moving safely and on time, 24/7. You will collect and deliver essential items between our sites and customers, using on-board technology to track and record every movement. You will take pride in providing a professional service, completing daily vehicle checks, and keeping vehicles and equipment secure and clean. With full training, you may also support urgent blue light deliveries. This is a hands‑on role where your judgement, reliability and customer care help protect patients and support clinical teams every day.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

In this role you will drive our vehicles to collect, transport and deliver blood and related products and equipment. You will keep your vehicle secure and roadworthy, complete daily checks, and help us deliver a reliable service that patients and hospitals can depend on. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drive a range of vehicles up to and including 7.5 tonne (except in South London (Tooting), Basildon, Lancaster and Southampton, where you will drive light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonne).
• Use digital hand‑held devices to track work and complete accurate electronic and paper records.
• Load and unload products and equipment, including assembling and dismantling kit, and safely move items up to 20kg with or without lifting aids.
• Carry out vehicle security checks, daily checks and basic maintenance, and report defects promptly.
• Support urgent blue light deliveries when required (full training will be provided).
• Use your customer care skills to give colleagues, donors, hospital staff and members of the public a positive experience of NHSBT.
• This role works a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week shift system, including variable hours and days, evening and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays on a rostered basis.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• 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

Qualifications And Training

• 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

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

• Enhanced payment for unsocial hours
• Flexible working options - we promote flexible working where the role allows. We're happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 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.
• Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
• Supportive learning culture - 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.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

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Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below.

Next Steps

This is a full time position, on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 3rd November 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview and driving assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 24th and 25th November 2026 – subject to confirmation.

For Informal Enquiries Please Contact

Name: Chris Thyer

Job Title: Senior Transport Manager

Contact Detail: [e-mail]