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Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottingham, NG3 6AA £25,272 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Nottingham

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced delivery driver, with recent delivery driving experience using light commercial vehicles with manual gearboxes, to join our Logistics team.

We undertake multi-drop delivery & collection of NHS related cargos to & from healthcare provider sites around Nottinghamshire & the surrounding counties using light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonne Gross Vehicle Weight.

You will work as part of a team undertaking scheduled delivery runs & ad hoc work on a scheduled rota basis working 7.5 hours per day between 6.30am and 8pm Monday to Friday. .

The current site for Trent Logistics is Duncan Macmillan House, Porchester Road, Nottingham NG3 6AA where your working day will start & finish.

Driving Licence will be required at Interview

Main duties of the job

Main duties are to undertake the collection & delivery of NHS cargos including Pathology & Histopathology specimens, pharmacy items, mail, parcels, stock, and medical records, using light commercial vehicles.

The driving of a light commercial vehicle will take up at least 50% of the working day so previous similar experience in delivery driving for work is essential. Previous experience of multi drop work is desirable.

Throughout the course of the day, you will have regular face to face contact with our customers so the ability to communicate politely and effectively at all levels is essential.

You must hold a full UK driving licence for category B vehicles (manual gearboxes) with no endorsements.

Please read the job description and person specification for further details.

Please note this post does not meet skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-758-26-CS

Job locations

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Road

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Trent Logistics is the transport service provider for Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and additionally provide a Logistics service to other NHS organisations.

We hold an accreditation in Environmental Management system (ISO14001-2015)

We use a fleet of modern Electric (battery) & Diesel light commercial vehicles.

The team comprises of 30 colleagues who take pride in the logistical services that they provide to the NHS and strive for excellence and continual improvement.

Full induction training is undertaken to the role and on-going training to the scheduled runs is provided by experienced colleagues.

You will work alongside other colleagues whilst at the base (Duncan Macmillan House) and although you will mainly work alone whilst driving you may have contact with colleagues at communal locations during the day.

The sharing of knowledge & experience between colleagues is undertaken regularly to maintain continual improvement.

The role will include.

Working as team member on different scheduled runs on a rota basis between 6.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday providing a logistics service.

The driving of a works light commercial vehicle including daily basic maintenance & inspection and completion of vehicle records.

Manual handling and the use of trolleys to move goods between the vehicle and delivery/collection location.

Manual handling of goods some of which may be heavy.

Attendance at multiple sites on multiple levels is required throughout a working day collecting & delivering items.

Communicating with a range of people on a regular basis.

Undertaking training as required some of which will be PC based.

Sorting internal mail in a post room environment.

Following written & verbal instructions and completing paperwork & providing verbal feedback.

Working without direct supervision during the day.

Ability to work under pressure to timescales whilst driving in traffic with the ability to problem sole 'on the go'.

Having a good knowledge of Nottingham & surrounding areas.

Please read the job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Physical requirements

Essential

Capable of sitting in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working day whilst driving.
Capable of carrying out manual handling activities.

Desirable

Capable of standing for long periods whilst sorting mail.

Experience

Essential

Recent delivery driving experience using light commercial vehicles.
Experience of communicating politely and effectively at all levels.
Experience of working without direct supervision in a delivery driving role.
Experience of being able to follow tasks and written instruction
Experience of being able to work effectively under pressure e.g., in heavy traffic situations.

Desirable

Recent multi-drop deliveries and collections experience using light commercial vehicles.
Ability to use a desk top computer

Qualifications/Training

Essential

Recent manual handling training

Desirable

English & Maths qualifications to GCSE or equivalent at C grade minimum
Hold a current certificate in the safe transporting of radioactive materials.
Driver training certificate

Contractual Requirements

Essential

Full valid UK driving licence with category B manual gearbox entitlement.
Must be available to work Monday to Friday between 6.30am and 8pm on a rota system.
Ability to work overtime if required.

Desirable

Ability to work weekends & unsociable hours if required.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the road network in Nottingham.
Knowledge of the Highway Code in relation to driving light commercial vehicles for work.

Desirable

Knowledge of NHS locations within Nottingham.
Understanding of the H&S at work Act 1974

Values & Behaviours

Essential

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.