Driver - Transport & Logistics | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Driver – Transport & Logistics

Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Liverpool, L9 7AL

Pay: £25,272 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37.5 hour per week, Monday to Sunday)

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

We are recruiting a full‑time driver to cover shifts for linen delivery, specimen delivery, pharmacy deliveries, patient transfers and other ad‑hoc work.

As an NHS driver you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare services by transporting patients, medical supplies, medication, specimens, and related activities.

• Delivering medical supplies, equipment and medications to NHS sites, clinics and patient homes.
• Perform daily vehicle checks (oil, fuel, tyre pressure, cleanliness, safety equipment) and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines, including infection control procedures.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs, mileage records and incident reports.
• Assist patients with mobility issues in safely entering and exiting vehicle.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare staff, patients and families.
• Keep accurate personal timesheets and manage workload to maximise delivery efficiency.
• Problem‑solve on‑site customer enquiries and maintain standard of service under timed schedules.
• Plan daily work tasks, prioritise workload and keep relevant parties informed of changes.
• Ensure vehicle is taken to vendors for repairs, servicing and MOTs, keeping it clean and safe.
• Follow Trust policies for patient safety, infection prevention and hand hygiene.
• Undertake mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
• Communicate with staff at various levels within the Trust and establish good working relationships with customers.

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience driving a 3.5 tonne tail‑lift vehicle.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional experience dealing with staff and members of the public.
• Willingness to work additional hours to cover holidays and sickness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transport colleagues on ad‑hoc assignments.
• Physically fit to move patients in wheelchairs and move heavy hospital equipment.

• A friendly working environment where teamwork is highly valued.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Full uniform and training.