Transport Supervisor

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to oversee a safe, high-quality transport service across estates. You will support the Assistant Facilities Manager and Facilities Manager in delivering efficient transport operations for the Estates and Facilities function.

You will supervise Logistics teams, including post, transport and waste services, ensuring alignment with Trust policies and regulatory requirements to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE)
• Current Clean Driving Licence
• UK compatible Vocational driver licence class B, C and class D; Blue light training
• Up to date UK Driver CPC (Bus & Trucks)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Experience handling staff and the public in challenging situations
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Understanding Transport/Driving Legislation and its effects
• Knowledge of Traffic/Transport Laws and Waste Regulations

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision of the Logistics teams (post, transport, waste).
• Assist and contribute to safe and effective Transport services delivery.
• Coordinate collection of urgent specimens, meals, and blood products; move staff between sites in a coordinated manner

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Supervisory experience

Customer-focused service

Education

GCSE/CSE

Job description

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, Trusts 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

Main duties of the job

Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE)Current Clean Driving LicenceUp 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 writingExperience of dealing with Staff & the Public In sometimes difficult situationsExperience in a supervisory roleThe Application of Transport/Driving Legislation and their effects on the serviceTo understand Traffic and Transport Laws and the requirements of service users.Knowledge of Waste Regulations and associated statutory requirements.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

Job description

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.

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, Trusts 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

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.

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

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.