Driver - Linen/Laundry

Driver - Linen/Laundry

The closing date is 16 June 2026

We are looking to recruit one part-time driver on a 30 hour contract working Monday to Friday between the hours , to join our dedicated transport team. As an NHS driver, you will play a vital role in the smooth operation of our linen/laundry delivery team, driving a 3.5 tonne tail lift vehicle between our trust sites.

You must be able to demonstrate experience of driving this type of vehicle.

Main duties of the job

NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:

• Cross site transportation: driving and adhering to all road laws, safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff.
• Vehicle Maintenance: performing regular checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well stocked.
• Adhering to Safety Protocols: following strict health and safety guidelines.
• Record Keeping: maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
• Assisting staff: providing assistance to staff with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
• Communication: communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.

These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Job responsibilities

• Keep accurate personal records, i.e. timesheets.
• Manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections.
• Problem solve to address on site customer enquiries.
• Maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping within timed schedules, and working unsupervised.
• Plan own day to day work tasks.
• Supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by current schedules.
• Maintain documented reports associated with each journey - i.e. vehicle log sheets, mileage - to comply with Transport Regulations.
• Check the vehicle each day before use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights, and keep documented records of defect reports and other associated forms; take vehicle to hire for repairs, servicing and MOTs.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out to prevent dirt and cross contamination.
• Ensure safe loading and unloading of goods, observing Health and Safety guidelines to prevent injury to self and others.
• Communicate with other staff at various levels within the Trust.
• Establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain the agreed level of service.
• Plan and prioritise day to day workload as appropriate.
• Inform all relevant parties of any changes that may occur outside your agreed schedule.

Person Specification Skills

• Demonstrate good driving practice, following road traffic regulations, being aware of other road users including pedestrians to ensure safety of others.
• Communicate with staff and customers in a courteous and diplomatic manner, maintaining good working relationships and being an effective team member.
• Work unsupervised and demonstrate use of initiative.
• Manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Carry out manual handling of heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Clean Driving Licence for use up to 7.5 tonne weight.

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.