About this role
Job summary In this role, you will be a key member of our Transport Team, delivering a friendly, prompt, and professional service on behalf of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
You will support our patients, staff, and services in a variety of important ways. This may include transporting urgent medical samples for testing, taking patients home following their hospital stay, assisting staff travel between hospital sites, or transporting waste to help maintain a safe and clean hospital environment. This is a varied and essential role that directly supports patient care and the smooth running of our hospitals.
Main duties of the job What you will bring to the role A full, clean driving licence An understanding that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Relevant formal qualifications, such as a Transport NVQ, GCSEs, or equivalent Substantial professional driving experience, ideally in a fastpaced or serviceled environment Experience of working in a customerfocused role, delivering a high standard of service The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, using radio, telephone, and IT systems A working knowledge and understanding of service users needs and requirements, with a compassionate and respectful approach The ability to remain flexible and adaptable, responding effectively to changing demands that may impact patient care Previous experience working within the NHS or healthcare setting (desirable)
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Simon Gallagher Position: Assistant Facilities Manager Email: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 2060777 Shortlisting Date: 17/08/2026 Interview Date: 01/09/2026
Job Summary
In this role, you will be a key member of our Transport Team, delivering a friendly, prompt, and professional service on behalf of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
You will support our patients, staff, and services in a variety of important ways. This may include transporting urgent medical samples for testing, taking patients home following their hospital stay, assisting staff travel between hospital sites, or transporting waste to help maintain a safe and clean hospital environment. This is a varied and essential role that directly supports patient care and the smooth running of our hospitals.
Applicants must have:
Clean driver licence
CPC Card
7.5- Ton licence
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong geographical knowledge of Leeds and surrounding areas, with some nationwide travel
The ability to work effectively in a servicefocused environment
Please note, this role includes a significant manual handling element, including the collection and transportation of bulk items.
The demands on the Transport Team are dynamic and fastpaced, so a flexible and adaptable approach to work is essential.
If you feel you have the skills, experience, and commitment to succeed in a vital, servicefocused role within the NHS, we look forward to hearing from you
Why you should join our Team
Joining our NHS Transport Team means playing a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping essential services running smoothly every day.
Our transport team is critical to the patient journey. Whether moving patients, equipment, or supporting clinical services, your work directly helps deliver safe, timely care
We work in line with NHS values—compassion, respect, and commitment. You’ll be part of an organisation that serves the community and makes a genuine impact on people’s lives
We provide ongoing training, support, and opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the organisation. Your growth matters to us.
What you will bring to the role
A full, clean driving licence
An understanding that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Relevant formal qualifications, such as a Transport NVQ, GCSEs, or equivalent
Substantial professional driving experience, ideally in a fastpaced or serviceled environment
Experience of working in a customerfocused role, delivering a high standard of service
The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, using radio, telephone, and IT systems
A working knowledge and understanding of service users’ needs and requirements, with a compassionate and respectful approach
The ability to remain flexible and adaptable, responding effectively to changing demands that may impact patient care
Previous experience working within the NHS or healthcare setting (desirable
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address Seacroft Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS14 6UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)