Transport Co-ordinator

NHS Blood and Transplant

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

Your role will involve supporting the First Line Transport Manager in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Transport Service. This includes managing all courier activities, optimizing utilization while minimizing costs, and fostering strong collaboration with the Issue Department to facilitate the timely delivery of products to hospitals.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be required to: Work as a key member of the team at an NHSBT location undertaking local centre, regional and national tasks. Undertake operational work planning and application of organisational service provision of NHSBT. Work as part of the transport department operational team assisting in the efficient and effective operational running of the Transport and Logistics services. Undertake responsibility for all Courier activity to ensure cost efficiencies Build strong links with Hospital Services Departments to ensure timely delivery of products to hospitals Work with digital and IT packages, including a Transport Management System This position predominantly adheres to a Monday-to-Friday daytime schedule; however, participation in a rostered, variable shift pattern, may occasionally be required.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006432

Job locations

NHSBT

Basildon Wilbur House

Basildon

United Kingdom

SS13 1EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer: • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow. • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years. • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎ • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer: • NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow. • 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years. • NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions ‎ • We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Transport & Logistics or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Diploma in Supervisory Management or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Willingness to undertake development and training as required.
  • Good standard of general education.
  • Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience.
  • Excellent geographical knowledge of the National Road network.
  • Ability to maintain records.
  • Ability to understand Digital and IT systems i.e. Pulse/Q-Pulse TMS.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Transport & Logistics or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Diploma in Supervisory Management or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Willingness to undertake development and training as required.
  • Good standard of general education.
  • Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

  • Customer service experience.
  • Excellent geographical knowledge of the National Road network.
  • Ability to maintain records.
  • Ability to understand Digital and IT systems i.e. Pulse/Q-Pulse TMS.

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Basildon Wilbur House

Basildon

United Kingdom

SS13 1EH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Basildon Wilbur House

Basildon

United Kingdom

SS13 1EH


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Transport Manager

Tony Walker

tony.walker@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

006432

Job locations

NHSBT

Basildon Wilbur House

Basildon

United Kingdom

SS13 1EH


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