Transport First Line Manager

NHS Blood and Transplant; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Oxford is looking for a Logistics Manager to assist in delivering efficient transport services. Responsibilities include managing team duties, overseeing supplies and resources, and ensuring budgetary compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport management, hold a valid driver's license and demonstrate problem-solving skills. This role offers various allowances, 27 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in the transport industry both driving and management.
• Ability to cope with physical demands required in transport.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Manager Logistics in operational running.
• Manage day-to-day allocation of duties in the team.
• Supervise drivers and subcontractors.

Skills

Transport management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Valid driving licence (category B)

Driver assessment qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Assisting the Area Manager of Logistics in their day-to-day activities, you will help us deliver an efficient and effective transport service.

While no two days will ever be the same, you can expect to manage and plan the allocation of duties to members of the team, according to the rota each day.

Ensuring every driver and subcontractor has been well-briefed on their activities, you will also take responsibility for overseeing resources, supplies and equipment.With budgetary responsibilities including authorising expenses, you will monitor fuel stocks, and you will manage the delivery of bulk fuel and lubricants plus other consumables.

Working quickly to solve problems as they arise so that they do not impact on our operations, you will have the flexibility to turn your hand to any challenge. As such, you will train your team on the collection, transportation and delivery of blood and blood related products, and you will also be responsible for sharing insight on packing specialist equipment and products.

As an inspirational line manager, you will be responsible for handling complex employee relations matters including performance reviews and disciplinary actions.

The office is open from 07:00am to 16:00 from Monday to Friday and you will work either 07:00 to 15:00 or 08:00 until 16:00. No bank holidays are required.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Area Manager Logistics in all aspects of the efficient and effective operational running of the Transport service.
• To manage and plan the day-to-day allocation of duties in accordance with relevant rotas for the team, which may require adjustment.
• First line manager of their team. This includes managing the resources, supplies, equipment and staffing of the team, authorising expenses and budget signatory.
• To supervise the day-to-day allocation of work to drivers and subcontractors.

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 you:

• Payments for unsociable hours, overtime, meal and driving allowances where applicable.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role allows.
• 27 days per year plus 8 bank/public holiday. Pro rata if part-time. Leave increases to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• An NHS career pathway- 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.
• 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

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 4 February 2026.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Tuesday 17 February 2026, subject to confirmation.

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driving licence (category B), allowing you to drive in the UK.
• Hold (or potential to hold) driver assessment qualifications.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).
• Able to cope with the physical aspects required in the Transport.
• Department and successfully complete Emergency response driver Training.

Experience

• Experience of the transport industry both driving and management.
• Experience of driving light to heavy goods vehicles.
• Experience of a transport management systems.
• Experience in analytics of telematics reports and training of staff to best practise would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with Information Technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge of local area and hospitals.