Transport Driver

Transport Driver

The closing date is 16 July 2026

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Occasional contact with distressed or vulnerable service users.

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

• Clean full UK driving licence (Category
  
  C)

• Working in a transport environment
• Experience in the NHS or public sector

• Communication
• Organisation
• Time Management
• IT Literacy
• Experience prioritising deliveries or logistical tasks

• Good verbal communication with internal/external customers

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,240 to £27,928 a year Per Annum inclusive of 5% HCAS