Transport Driver | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust is looking for Transport Drivers to join their team. Responsibilities include driving delivery vehicles around Bristol, ensuring the reliable delivery of medical equipment, and maintaining vehicle checks. The ideal candidate will have outstanding record keeping skills, be a confident communicator, and possess a full driving licence. This role offers a full-time schedule of 37.5 hours, and a new hourly rate of £12.51. Join a Trust committed to sustainability and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence.
• Outstanding record keeping skills.
• Confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery vehicles around Bristol ensuring reliable delivery of medical equipment.
• Complete relevant checklists and paperwork.
• Work as part of a team to deliver seamless transport service.
• Maintain daily vehicle check.

Skills

Record keeping skills

Communication

Customer focus

Job description

Do you hold a driving full licence? Are you interested in helping staff and patients by supporting the movement of critical goods? Do you want to a career in an NHS Trust where Sustainability is at the forefront in everything we do?

If you answered yes to these three questions, we have the role for you. We’re looking for Transport Drivers to work full time 37.5 hours over 4 or 5 days in 7.

The successful candidate will be required to drive Trust Vehicles between hospital sites. It is a 24/7 service and your shifts will be on a rota.

With a new hourly rate of £12.51, there isn't a better time to join!

On a day to day basis, duties may include:

• Driving the delivery vehicles around Bristol and the surrounding areas ensuring a reliable delivery and collection of medical equipment
• Complete relevant checklists and other paperwork related to the role
• Work as part of a team to deliver a seamless Transport service
• Being responsible for maintaining daily vehicle check

The ideal candidate will:

• Have outstanding record keeping skills
• Be a confident communicator
• Have a strong customer focus with all stakeholders
• Hold a full driving licence

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025