Job summary
- Main area
- Transport
- Grade
- Grade A
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Bank contract, department operating times Mon-Fri between 7am and 9pm, with occasional opportunities for a Saturday day shift)
- Job ref
- 423-AGHS8358202
- Employer
- AGH Solutions Ltd
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- AGH Solutions LTD, Airedale Hospital
- Town
- Keighley
- Salary
- £25,272 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Driver (Grade A)
Grade A
AGH Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. We are proud of our NHS heritage, and proud to be supporting Airedale’s clinical services.
We provide a wide range of services from traditional facilities management and estate maintenance, to sterile services, wheelchair engineering and procurement, to clients both within and beyond the NHS.
Job overview
We are looking for a careful and experienced driver to join our Bank team supporting the Transport and logistics function.
Bank drivers fill gaps in the rota for pre-planned events such as annual leave and training, and at short notice to cover sickness and other absences. This is a aero hours contract, opportunities for hours are unpredictable - often full weeks of work, often just days here and there.
Our drivers collect pathology samples from healthcare establishments across the Bradford, Craven, Harrogate, York and Leeds areas and move them between laboratories. The team move around 4500 samples a day so play an important role in the provision of healthcare.
You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of rounds across a number of locations, all starting and finishing at Airedale general Hospital.
The department currently operates Monday to Friday between 0700x2200hrs with and 0700hrs x 1600hrs on Saturdays.
You must be flexible and able to help out at short notice. You must be comfortable with working independently and using your initiative.
You must be able to communicate effectively with internal & external customers, and work colleagues throughout the process of delivery of the service, ensuring Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is able to deliver the right care for patients. You must have a flexible “can-do” approach and be able to resolve problem s as they arise and be self reliant when out on the road.
Main duties of the job
This is a physically demanding role and involves lifting, pulling and pushing.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, have a clean driving license and have experience in a similar kind of role.
This is a rewarding role that makes a real difference to people’s lives. Applicants must have experience of working with a diverse cross section of the community and the public in general.
Main duties of the job
AGH Solutions Transport & Logistics Department is committed to providing a high-quality standard of service to all its customers.
Transport & Logistics drivers undertake the transportation of various items (sterile services equipment, Linen, pathology samples, medication, records etc) to and from external community sites and the premises of other external customers.
Working for our organisation
AGH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and provides Estates, Facilities and procurement services for the Trust.
Access to 4 Staff Networks – Enable, Gender, Race Equality and Rainbow Networks
Onsite Children’s Nursery
Access to NHS discounts
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job description and Person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Clean driving licence, with no pending penalties
- Must have a good standard of written and verbal communication
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial driving experience in delivery vehicles up to and including 3.5 tons
- Experience of working with a diverse range of people
- Experience of working within a team but also able to work on own initiative
Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Confidentiality
- Demonstrates an understanding of Dignity and Respect
- Ability to follow instructions bothe verbal and written
- Communicates effectively
- Able to use own initiative
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of an NHS organisation or similar environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge of health and safety in a working environment
- Knowledge of driving regulations and basic vehicle maintenance
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of health and safety at work, and infection control
- Have a good local knowledge of the area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Steve Breen
- Job title
- Facilities Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01535292657
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