Logistics Driver

Logistics Driver

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The closing date is 04 March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics & Supplies Driver at UCLH in our Transport Department. This role requires a dynamic individual who is able and confident to drive vehicles up to 7.5t with experience in driving within and around central London.

The role provides an essential service to keep our hospitals running 7 days a week by the delivery and collection of pharmacy and medical instruments on both scheduled and unscheduled runs daily. It also includes the delivery and collection of medical devices and equipment from patients' addresses, as well as ad hoc journey requests from the Trust. You will be supported directly by the Transport Fleet Supervisor in the first instance and should be familiar with and have working knowledge of operating vehicles with tail lifts and moving goods securely.

You should possess current experience in transport services with a clean driving licence of the appropriate class and be able to work under pressure. This is a demanding role, and you will need to be physically fit loading, unloading and moving multiple cages daily of up to 250kg. Due to the scheduled nature of the role, you will have the highest standards of timekeeping. You must be a good communicator and be able to discuss and resolve queries with the clinical and non clinical teams onsite, and with patients when collecting or delivering equipment to them.

We are committed to providing ongoing support, training and development, and opportunities to learn.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering and collecting medical goods and supplies from various locations both within and outside of central London.
• Loading and unloading of heavy goods at various locations.
• Be able to audit and check vehicles daily.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top quality patient care, excellent education, and world class research.

We provide first class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications

• Good standard of education (Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above) or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
• Full specialist Driving licence with C1/D1 entitlement with any penalty points disclosed (Maximum 3 points).
• Understanding of the transport of dangerous goods regulation act 1992.
• Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years driving experience driving a Heavy Goods vehicle and holding the relevant qualifications which enable this.
• Previous demonstrable experience of working with a scheduled delivery rota.
• Previous experience of working within a driving role, ideally within a similar role.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Good knowledge working of delivery procedures, including complex safety instructions.

Skills and Abilities

• Good local knowledge of roads and localities of areas covered by the organisation.
• Excellent knowledge of the Highway Code and driving ability.
• Able to contribute to own personal development.
• Self motivated, able to work independently, organising, and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines.
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability.

Specific Requirements

• Flexible approach to shift patterns and location, including flexibility regarding working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Physical skills and strength - be able to move and manipulate cages of supplies up to 250kg in and out of areas with limited space.

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum Inclusive of HCAS