# Transport Driver

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/transport-driver/b8784749-bfeb-47a3-9a8c-9d1c145e5edc
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/transport-driver/b8784749-bfeb-47a3-9a8c-9d1c145e5edc.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Hatfield
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,240 - £27,928 Per Annum inclusive of 5% HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working shifts could involve weekend work. Our operating hours are 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week. More information on shift patterns will be available at interview.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-09T14:42:22.980Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Hemel_Hempstead/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Transport/Transport-v8089055
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8089055?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

To provide a high-quality, Trust-wide courier and transport service, including the transportation of service users, staff, equipment, and supplies across Hertfordshire and beyond. The postholder must hold a clean full UK driving licence (including Category C), operate in a professional and courteous manner, and support the safe and efficient running of a 24/7 transport service, including weekends, nights and bank holidays.

All staff must comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct, and Equality and Diversity standards.

### Main duties of the job

Operational

- Provide scheduled and ad hoc transport services across the Trust’s locations.
- Drive Trust vehicles up to 3500kg for delivery of equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Complete daily vehicle checks, maintain cleanliness, and ensure roadworthiness.
- Load and unload items in a safe manner; follow PPE and manual handling protocols.
- Collect and deliver mail, pharmacy, medical records, and confidential documents.
- Transport service users, families and staff as required, including those with mobility issues (wheelchair training provided).
- Respond to emergency requests in line with Trust procedures.
- Operate communication devices and maintain accurate journey logs.

Communications

- Communicate courteously and professionally with service users, staff and the public.
- Follow operational instructions clearly; escalate incidents and delays promptly.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational

- Provide scheduled and ad hoc transport services across the Trust’s locations.
- Drive Trust vehicles up to 3500kg for delivery of equipment, supplies, and personnel.
- Complete daily vehicle checks, maintain cleanliness, and ensure roadworthiness.
- Load and unload items in a safe manner; follow PPE and manual handling protocols.
- Collect and deliver mail, pharmacy, medical records, and confidential documents.
- Transport service users, families and staff as required, including those with mobility issues (wheelchair training provided).
- Respond to emergency requests in line with Trust procedures.
- Operate communication devices and maintain accurate journey logs.

Communications

- Communicate courteously and professionally with service users, staff and the public.
- Follow operational instructions clearly; escalate incidents and delays promptly.

Additional Information:

Physical Skills

- Full UK driving licence (including Category C)
- Ability to load/unload and secure items safely.

Physical Effort

- Daily lifting/moving of equipment; exposure to variable weather conditions.

Mental Effort

- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Emotional Effort

- Occasional contact with distressed or vulnerable service users

Working Conditions

- Working evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays on a 24/7 rota
- Uniform and PPE provided.

## Person Specification

### PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

**Essential**

- Working in a transport environment
- Experience in the NHS or public sector
- Understanding user needs

### COMMUNICATION SKILLS

**Essential**

- Good verbal communication with internal/external customers

### SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

**Essential**

- Communication
- Organisation
- Time Management
- IT Literacy

**Desirable**

- Experience prioritising deliveries or logistical tasks

### QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING

**Essential**

- Good general education
- Clean full UK driving licence (Category C)

## Documents

- [refer a friend (pdf, 160.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2083)
- [staff benefits (pdf, 888.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2165)
- [transport driver jd (pdf, 560.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382194)

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