Transport Supervisor – Corporate Transport

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

To facilitate an efficient and effective transport service throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

To assist in the monitoring of the above service, making sure that all transport rules and regulations are adhered to. Schedules are delivered on a daily basis, adequate drivers in place to cover tasks, management of fleet and recording of relevant information.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Contract
• Full time post (37 hours per week) (Will need to be “On Call”)
• Shift Pattern for this post are Monday to Friday with hours between 0700 hrs and 1800 hrs

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise the collection and delivery of all schedules and complete the necessary paperwork if there are any non conformances.
• Supervise and deploy the staff so that all tasks are completed in the most efficient and safe manner.
• Rectify any day to day problems using own initiative and experience.
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained.
• Maintain that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Compilation of duty rotas, allocation of annual leave and public holidays.
• Ensure that all staff is trained in all tasks that are performed in the department.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Must be qualified to drive 3.5 ton vehicles.
• Knowledge of transport rules and regulations.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Defect reporting systems.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Colin Rodger, Transport Manager

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part time working hours will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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