Transport Services Driver

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) Transport Services is seeking a driver to undertake driving duties, deliveries and collections across sites in the MFT Group. Predominantly small vans with occasional larger vehicles, you will ensure safety and collaborate with clinical teams to support patient care.

The role requires a full clean manual driving licence, GCSE-level education, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires GCSE level education or equivalent and a full clean manual driving licence.
• Must be methodical, well organised, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to complete regular driver risk assessments and mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Drive, deliver and collect cargo on routes, predominantly in small vans with occasional 3.5 tonne vehicles.
• Ensure health and safety for self and others; comply with Trust safety regulations.
• Co-operate with the Trust to adhere to statutory and departmental safety requirements.
• Be a first point of contact between NHS staff and GP surgeries and support service users' needs.

Skills

Driving license

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

Full GCSE level education or equivalent

ADR Licence

NHS driving experience

Job description

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As part of the Transport Services team, you will be joining a friendly dynamic team responsible for ensuring a high quality and efficient service is provided for Manchester University NHS FT as well as GP practices in the MFT catchment area. Along with completing transport tasks for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the Transport Services team currently supports more than 100 GP practices across Greater Manchester, other NHS and non-NHS organisations with the collection and delivery of medicines, samples and medical equipment.

As a member of the MFT Transport Services Team you will be a first point of contact between NHS staff and GP surgeries, and as such will play a vital role in ensuring the needs of our service users are met.

A good standard of education (to GCSE level or equivalent) is necessary and possessing a full clean manual driver’s licence. You should be methodical and organised with good communication skills. Full in-service training will be provided. You should also have good verbal and written communication skills, be flexible, accuracy to detail and evidence of working well in a team.
You will be supported throughout with regular reviews to help you develop appropriate knowledge and skill to enable personal development. You will also be required to complete regular driver risk assessments and driver training sessions and other mandatory trust training appropriate to your role.

This job cover all sites in the MFT Group

Main duties of the job

To undertake driving duties, deliveries and collections of various cargoes and goods on a variety of routes. Predominantly using small vans with occasional use of larger 3.5 Tonne vehicles.

The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. The post holder is also required to co-operate with the Trust to ensure that statutory and departmental safety regulations are adhered to.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

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IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.
• Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

• Driving Licence
• Experienced Driver
• Good Basic Education
• Local Area Knowledge
• Learning of New Routes
• ADR Licence
• Experience in NHS
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles
• Knowledge of locations of Hospitals in the North West

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.