# Driver - Transport & Logistics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/driver-transport-and-logistics/848e9b54-d87f-4207-9962-0ff316087974 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/driver-transport-and-logistics/848e9b54-d87f-4207-9962-0ff316087974.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday to Sunday 0600-2200hrs - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday working between the hours of 0600-0600) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T13:54:32.927Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Transport/Transport-v8052738 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8052738?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are recruiting a full-time driver on a 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Sunday. These roles are to cover shifts for linen delivery, specimen delivery and pharmacy deliveries and patient transfers, plus other adhoc work.  Join our dedicated transport team to make a difference.  As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens, and other transport-related activities. Requirements: - Full clean UK driving licence. - 3.5 tonne tail lift vehicle experience. - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Experience in dealing professionally with staff and members of the public. - Willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness. - Ability to work collaboratively with other transport colleagues on ad-hoc assignments. - Physically fit to move patients in wheelchairs in and out of a wheelchair assisted vehicles and move heavy hospital equipment. What We Offer: - A friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued. - Generous annual leave entitlement. - Excellent pension scheme. - Full uniform and training ### Main duties of the job NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include: - Delivering Medical Supplies: Ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes where required. - Vehicle Maintenance: Performing daily checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked. - Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following strict health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures. - Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties. - Assisting Patients: Providing assistance to patients with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport. - Communication: Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination. These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections The post will require some problem solving to address on site customer enquiries To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping within timed schedules, and working unsupervised Planning of own day to day work tasks To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by current schedules Deliveries and collections will include such items as casenotes and internal post as per scheduled or non -scheduled journeys to provide an efficient service To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehicle log sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations. To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as required plus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of the driver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer for repairs, servicing and MOT's To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and cross contamination To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods, observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury to self and other persons The moving of case notes between sites as necessary, e.g. distribution and/or emergency movement ensuring that customer daily requirements are met. To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust Policies, for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control. There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levels within the Trust. To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain the agreed level of service. The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load as appropriate To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occur outside your agreed schedule ## Job Details We are recruiting a full-time driver on a 37.5 hour contract, Monday to Sunday. These roles are to cover shifts for linen delivery, specimen delivery and pharmacy deliveries and patient transfers, plus other adhoc work. Join our dedicated transport team to make a difference. As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens, and other transport-related activities. Requirements: Full clean UK driving licence. 3.5 tonne tail lift vehicle experience. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience in dealing professionally with staff and members of the public. Willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness. Ability to work collaboratively with other transport colleagues on ad-hoc assignments. Physically fit to move patients in wheelchairs in and out of a wheelchair assisted vehicles and move heavy hospital equipment. What We Offer: A friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued. Generous annual leave entitlement. Excellent pension scheme. Full uniform and training ## Job Description NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include: Delivering Medical Supplies: Ensuring timely and secure delivery of medical supplies, equipment, and medications to various NHS sites, including hospitals, clinics, and patient homes where required. Vehicle Maintenance: Performing daily checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked. Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following strict health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties. Assisting Patients: Providing assistance to patients with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport. Communication: Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination. These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations. ## Responsibilities To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections The post will require some problem solving to address on site customer enquiries To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping within timed schedules, and working unsupervised Planning of own day to day work tasks To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by current schedules Deliveries and collections will include such items as casenotes and internal post as per scheduled or non -scheduled journeys to provide an efficient service To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehicle log sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations. To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as required plus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of the driver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer for repairs, servicing and MOT's To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and cross contamination To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods, observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury to self and other persons The moving of case notes between sites as necessary, e.g. distribution and/or emergency movement ensuring that customer daily requirements are met. To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust Policies, for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene. To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control. There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levels within the Trust. To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain the agreed level of service. The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load as appropriate To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occur outside your agreed schedule ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of all other road users, including pedestrians, to ensure safety of self and others. - Ability to communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner in order to maintain good working relationships; being an effective team member. - Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative. - Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks. - Ability to carry out manual handling ### Qualifications **Essential** - Clean Driving Licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342301) - [job description (pdf, 457.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342300) - [recruitment docs (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342302) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.