Transport Driver | University Hospitals and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

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 a career in an NHS Trust where Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do?

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 £12.51, there isn’t a better time to join!

• Drive 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.
• Be responsible for maintaining daily vehicle checks.

• Outstanding record‑keeping skills.
• Confident communication.
• Strong customer focus with all stakeholders.
• Full driving licence.

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients.

As a forward‑thinking multi‑award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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