Transport Driver

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Driver to join our busy Transport Department. The role is primarily based at Pinderfields Hospital, with responsibility for supporting services across our Pontefract and Dewsbury hospital sites when required.

This is a varied and important role within the Trust, helping to ensure the smooth running of hospital services through the safe and timely transportation of:

• Medical equipment
• Case notes and clinical records
• Patients
• Supplies and other hospital items

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a full, clean UK driving licence
• Have previous driving experience
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities
• Be flexible, as occasional short notice changes to work patterns may be required to meet service needs
• Have good communication skills and a professional, courteous manner

It would be advantageous if you have:

• Experience driving a range of vehicles in a work environment
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Experience working with members of the public

If you are dependable, customer focused and enjoy working as part of a team, we would welcome your application.

Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

** Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date **

Main duties of the job

As a Driver within our Transport Department, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care and the smooth running of hospital services by providing a safe, reliable and responsive transport service across the Trust. Your duties will include:

• Safely driving a range of Trust vehicles, including cars, vans and light goods vehicles, in accordance with road traffic legislation and Trust policies.
• Transporting patients, staff, medical equipment, supplies, case notes and other essential hospital items across Trust sites and throughout the Yorkshire region.
• Collecting and delivering pathology specimens, blood products, pharmacy items (including controlled drugs), legal specimens and internal/external mail, ensuring all handling and documentation procedures are followed.
• Undertaking scheduled transport runs between Trust sites, GP surgeries and neighbouring hospitals, together with responding to urgent and ad hoc transport requests.
• Providing cover for the Mail Driver when required.
• Supporting specialist transport requests, including the transfer of organs, tissue samples, biopsies and occasional mortuary services, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and sensitivity.
• Loading, unloading and moving heavy or bulky equipment using safe manual handling techniques (training will be provided).
• Carrying out routine vehicle checks and ensuring vehicles are maintained in a safe, clean and roadworthy condition.
• Maintaining communication with the Transport Office

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 02 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001544
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence

Experience

• Previous driving experience.
• Experience of driving a variety of vehicles in a workplace environment.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Awareness of customer care in a workplace environment.
• Good local area knowledge.
• Health & Safety awareness.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet Trust insurance requirements