Transport Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee a safe, high-quality transport and logistics service across Trust sites, coordinating post, transport and waste operations. The post holder supports the Assistant Facilities Manager and may liaise with external partners to ensure patient-focused service delivery.

You will manage day-to-day logistics, facilitate urgent specimen movements, and ensure compliance with Trust policies and transport legislation in a busy

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications (CSE/GCSE) and driving licences required.
• Blue light response training and Driver CPC essential.
• Understanding of transport legislation and waste regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day logistics including post, transport and waste services.
• Support Assistant Facilities Manager and supervise logistics teams.
• Coordinate movement of staff and urgent specimens between sites.
• Ensure safe, high-quality transport services aligned with NHS standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Transport legislation knowledge

Waste regulations knowledge

Reading and writing ability

Blue light response training

Driving and road safety awareness

Education

CSE/GCSE

Driver CPC (Bus & Trucks)

Clean Driving Licence

UK vocational licences B, C, D

Blue light response training

Job description

For questions about this job

contact: Name Simon Gallagher Position Assistant Facilities Manager Email [e-mail] Phone number 0113 2063893

Job Summary

The Logistics Supervisor will oversee a safe and high-quality service in line with Trust standards and be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people internally within the Trust and also with external partners of the organisation, including Senior Trust Managers. The post holder will support the Assistant Facilities Manager and Facilities Manager in delivering safe and effective Transport services for the Estates and Facilities function. Overseeing day to day supervision of the Logistics teams which comprises of post, transport and waste services. To assist and contribute to the delivery of a professional and customer focused service to all users across Trust sites working to standards laid down in Trust policies, Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions and Transport legislation to provide a safe environment for patients. To facilitate the collection of urgent response Specimens from Operating Theatres to Pathology Labs, Bulk Case Notes, Patients Meals, routine Specimens & Blood Products. Also the movement of staff (Bus Services) between main and peripheral sites in a coordinated and consistently professional manner

Why you should join our Team

Joining our NHS Transport Team means playing a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping essential services running smoothly every day. Our transport team is critical to the patient journey. Whether moving patients, equipment, or supporting clinical services, your work directly helps deliver safe, timely care We work in line with NHS values—compassion, respect, and commitment. You’ll be part of an organisation that serves the community and makes a genuine impact on people’s lives We provide ongoing training, support, and opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the organisation. Your growth matters to us.

Qualifications and Training

• Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE) Current Clean Driving Licence Up to date and valid UK compatible Vocational driver licence class B, C and class D.
• Blue light response training.
• Up to date and valid UK compatible Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence Bus & Trucks)
• Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing
• Experience of dealing with Staff & the Public In sometimes difficult situations
• Experience in a supervisory role
• The Application of Transport/Driving Legislation and their effects on the service
• To understand Traffic and Transport Laws and the requirements of service users.
• Knowledge of Waste Regulations and associated statutory requirements.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.