About this role
Job summary
The Decontamination Department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are looking to recruit 2 new team members.
These are full time positions open to drivers with a full clean driving licence (C1) and over the age of 25 (for insurance purposes).
Based at Pinderfields hospital you will be responsible for deliveries, collections and the transportation of specialist goods and equipment within the local area. In addition to this you will also have pottering duties and be responsible for varied stock control and sterile cleaning within the department.
The transportation of these materials requires the successful applicant to obtain their (CPC) Certificate of Professional Competence and the ADR Diploma, both of which will be completed once in post at the Trust.
There are 2 positions as follows -
37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday - 6am 2pm + 7am 3pm + 8am 4pm37.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday - 2pm - 10pm
Interviews will be held at Pinderfields Hospital on 22nd July 2026.
There will be no other dates available to attend.
This advert may close early.
Main duties of the job
To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations.Work within Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as Trust Transport procedures.Carry out any scheduled duties adhering strictly to the written schedules, all working procedures, quality systems and departmental and Trust policies.To collect and deliver sterile and used equipment between Theatres, Wards and Departments and the Decontamination Services Department according to the Driver Schedule.Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments at the specific direction of the Supervisor/Manager.Collect and deliver mattresses / beds from central location to various delivery points.Collect daily departments stock order, enter onto computer, produce picking list, assemble order, deliver and put away.Report any shortages verbally and on written communication sheet.Pick and collect the top up items manufactured by the Decontamination department and deliver to the relevant wards / departments.The daily cleaning and disinfection of the Units van. Inspect product for expiry date and condition in accordance with department policy.Load buggies with sterilised equipment/tray. Deliver to correct location.The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered bank holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
A good standard of education Clean driving licence C1 ADR licence (course to be booked on arrival and must achieve a pass) Driver CPC - course booked on arrival must be completed Experienced driver Able to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes Customer care skills Computer literate Able to communicate well at all levels Physically able to lift and/or carry equipment, stocks and supplies Ability to prioritise own workload
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)