Driver – Transport Department (Inverness)

About the role

The NHS Highland Transport Department is seeking a reliable Driver to support the delivery of essential services across the Highland region. You will operate a range of vehicles, ensuring timely transport of laundry, mail, medical equipment, specimens and supplies to hospitals, GP practices, health centres and care homes.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver laundry, mail, medical equipment, specimens and supplies to a variety of NHS facilities.
• Operate vehicles up to 7.5‑tonne LGV safely and in compliance with all regulations.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and adhere to scheduled routes.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, serviced and road‑worthy.

Required profile

• Experienced driver familiar with transport regulations, Health & Safety, COSHH, Road Risk and Moving and Handling Regulations.
• Organised, highly motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Friendly, helpful attitude and good knowledge of the local and Highland areas.
• Valid Category B driving licence (Category C1 preferred).
• Preferably holds an up‑to‑date Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) and a valid tachograph digicard.

Required skills

• Category B driving licence
• Category C1 driving licence (preferred)
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC)
• Tachograph digicard
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of Road Risk assessments
• Knowledge of Moving and Handling Regulations