Job overview
Do you hold a driving full licence? Are you interested in helping staff and patients by supporting the movement of critical goods? Do you want to a career in an NHS Trust where Sustainability is at the forefront in everything we do?
If you answered yes to these three questions, we have the role for you. We’re looking for Transport Drivers to work full time 37.5 hours over 4 or 5 days in 7.
The successful candidate will be required to drive Trust Vehicles between hospital sites. It is a 24/7 service and your shifts will be on a rota.
There are great opportunities to progress, with the option to undertake further training as a bus driver, with a fully funded training course.
With a new hourly rate of £12.92, there isn't a better time to join!
Main duties of the job
On a day to day basis, duties may include:-
- Driving the delivery vehicles around Bristol and the surrounding areas ensuring a reliable delivery and collection of medical equipment
- Complete relevant checklists and other paperwork related to the role
- Work as part of a team to deliver a seamless Transport service
- Being responsible for maintaining daily vehicle check
The ideal candidate will:-
- Have outstanding record keeping skills
- Be a confident communicator
- Have a strong customer focus with all stakeholders
- Hold a full driving licence
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Driving
Essential
- Category B / Category C1 licence
Desirable
- Drivers CPC
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of vocational driving
- Experience in making deliveries to a schedule
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This advert is for Transport Driver with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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