Driver

Job Description

There is an opening for a Driver in the NHS Highland Transport Department located on Stadium Road, Inverness.

Applicants should be experienced drivers familiar with transport regulations, Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Road Risk, and Moving and Handling Regulations.

The ideal candidate will be organised, highly motivated, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. You should enjoy working with both transport staff and customers, have a friendly and helpful attitude, and know the local and Highland areas well.

A valid Driving Licence covering category B, and ideally C1, is required. It is also preferred that candidates hold an up-to-date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence and a valid tachograph digicard. You must be capable of driving vehicles up to 7.5-tonne Large Goods Vehicles.

The role involves delivering laundry, mail, medical equipment, specimens, and supplies to hospitals, GP practices, health centres, and care homes across the NHS Highland region.

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Additional Information for Candidates

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part time hours will be adjusted on a pro rated basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e mail, therefore please ensure you enter your e mail address accurately.
• Please check your e mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.