PM258695 - Transport Officer

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 585,000 - 635,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Transport Officer (Band 2) to provide driving and maintenance support for mobile Breast Screening units across Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. The role requires a clean driving licence and the ability to diagnose faults and coordinate with contractors. Flexible hours and early starts are essential to cover locations.

Hours are 19.46 per week, with core times 6am–10am, and will involve working across multiple sites. Apply via NHS Grampian recruitment communications.

Qualifications

• Clean road driving licence (HGV not necessary).
• Knowledge of light mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of generators and hydraulics would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork and flexibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive and carry out maintenance on mobile Breast Screening units at various locations.
• Diagnose faults and report them to contractors.
• Adapt to flexible working patterns and start times, with early hours dependent on unit locations.

Skills

Driving licence (clean)

Maintenance knowledge

Generators & hydraulics

Communication

Teamwork & flexibility

Tools

Generators

Hydraulics

Job description

Transport Officer within Breast Screening

Band 2

Salary £26,696 - £28,988 (pro rata)

19.46 hrs pw – flexible working required

The North East of Scotland Breast Screening Service requires a reliable, conscientious person who is able to adapt to a flexible working pattern providing driver/maintenance duties at the mobile Breast Screening units which are sited at various locations throughout the year within Grampian, Orkney and Shetland.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday with core working hours of 6am to 10am. Start times are dependent on the location of the mobile units and therefore flexible working is essential, sometimes at short notice.

The NHS Breast Screening Programme is a high profile service promoting excellent teamwork and communication for all aspects of client satisfaction.

The principal skills required for the postholder to carry out their duties effectively are possession of a clean road driving license (HGV not necessary), knowledge of light mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks. Knowledge of generators and hydraulics would be an advantage. The ability to diagnose faults and to know when to report them to contractors is necessary. Excellent communication skills, teamwork and flexibility are essential.

For Further Information Please Contact

Kim Blake or Binita Bhatta, Breast Screening Unit Support Managers on 01224 554419

Interview date: 01st October 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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