Transport Driver
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke On Trent, ST46QG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9205-26-0309 |
Summary
Hold and maintain a full clean Driving Licence plus holds CPC. In-house vocational training will be provided as required e.g compactor training for emptying bins, tail lifts, ramps, different sized vehicles Provide a full range of distribution services to all contracts including wards, departments and areas within the University Hospitals of North Midlands Trust and other external customers/suppliers as required by the service Covers a wide geographical area and includes entry to patients houses where they are unable to answer the door or have limited mobility/capacity - door lock codes are provided for entry to premises (eg hospices, care homes etc) Providing a wait and return transport service (eg taking staff members to patient homes and returning them to site following completion of their job) Collection/delivering/signing for Pharmaceuticals and controlled drugs between sites (individually signing for all medication as a Legal document) Movement of valuable Trust items from and between sites (eg CDs, patient belongings, ReSPECT forms, medical equipment such as beds, ultrasound machines etc) Movement of general and clinical waste and offensive materials Abide by the Trusts Fleet & Transport Management Policy and Driver Code of Practice Abide by the Trusts Dignity at Work Policy whilst dealing with any member of staff, patient or members of the public Conform to all Trust Policies and Procedures including those relating to the Logistics Section - ensuring compliance with Trust Controls Assurance and Health & safety Legislation promoting safe working practice and conform to any relevant legislative and codes of practice Assist in the improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of the service and assist in the best use of resources by complying with service reviews Training new starters on routes as the 17-week rota will take time to learn Check all vehicles and equipment daily or prior to use, ensuring they are safe to use and recording and reporting any defects Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment whilst on duty and immediately report all security breaches, adverse incidents and accidents to the supervisor Opening and closing of the Transport site whilst out of the office and other areas where vehicles are held Assist with making cost savings by using resources as economically as possible as directed by the Trust Attend regular briefings with the Transport Department Supervisors and/or Manager Respond to all directions given to you within the agreed restrictions and timescale Develop and maintain a harmonious industrial relationship with all staff and representatives Take active responsibility for personal development reviews with Line Manager and attend any courses or training events appropriate to the job specification, Division and/or Trust requirements to a recognised and achievable standard