Transport Coordinator
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Job Summary
Your remit will be to assist the Transport and Logistics Manager/Assistant Transport and Logistics Manager to provide the efficient and effective operational running of the Transport Service. This will mean taking ownership of all Courier activity in order to ensure optimum utilisation at minimum cost and building strong links with the Issue Department to ensure timely delivery of products to hospitals.
Main duties of the job
- 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
You may be required to participate in a rostered variable working shift pattern that can include 24/7 working.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
- 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
Qualifications and Training
- 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)
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll 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.
What we offer:
- Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
- Generous annual leave – 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.
- Inclusive 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: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions
- Supportive learning culture – 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.
- Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.
You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:
- Read about our application process
- Learn more about our culture at NHSBT
To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.
Next steps
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on 25th May 2026.
The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview. Interviews are anticipated to be held on the week commencing 8th June 2026 – subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact –
Name: Sean Kiley
Job Title: Senior Transport Manager
Contact Details: sean.kiley@nhsbt.nhs.uk
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