Transport Driver

Transport Driver

Job Summary

As a vital member of our team operating a 24/7 service you will be providing a safe and professional service, collecting and delivering blood products, equipment and staff to hospitals, blood centres and blood collection sites throughout the country. This could include emergency blue light deliveries.

You should also be able to work to tight deadlines and have experience of dealing professionally with members of the public. You will be required to work evenings, weekends, nights and bank holidays on a 24/7 roster. A uniform will be provided, and you will be given an induction, training and development opportunities.

You will undertake an extensive induction and training programme, with ongoing assessment, and receive ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be responsible for driving our vehicles for the collection, transportation and delivery of blood and related products and equipment, including security, daily checks and maintenance of the vehicles in your care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving a variety of vehicles up to and including a 7.5 tonne, except in South London (Tooting), Basildon, Lancaster and Southampton where you will be required to drive light goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonne
• Operating digital hand held devices and complete electronic and paper based records
• Loading, unloading, assembling and dismantling equipment on a regular basis including heavy objects of up to 20 kgs with and without lifting aids
• Undertaking, on occasions, emergency Blue Light deliveries, for which training will be provided
• Using your customer care skills to ensure that our colleagues, donors, hospital staff and members of the public have a positive experience of our organisation

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous vocational driving experience or evidence of driving proficiency
• Able to work with information technology such as digital hand held devices, Microsoft Office or other IT packages
• A good geographical knowledge of the local area and road network
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance checks

Qualifications and Training

• Possession of a valid driving licence allowing you to drive in the UK with 6 points or less on your licence which will be subject to DVLA check is essential
• C1 driving licence would be desirable. B licence is essential for this role
• Able to meet NHSBT minimum standards of driving skills which will be assessed at interview stage

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

About Us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.

Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.

Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

This vacancy is on a fixed term/ secondment basis for 12 months. Secondments will be considered for NHSBT staff wishing to apply for this role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 24th March 2024.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on Friday 5th April 2024 subject to confirmation.

For informal enquiries please contact Mark Hodgson, Senior Transport Manager via email at mark.hodgson@nhsbt.nhs.uk