Bank Driver (Grade A)
The closing date is 31 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a careful and experienced driver to join our Bank team supporting the Transport and logistics function.
Bank drivers fill gaps in the rota for pre-planned events such as annual leave and training, and at short notice to cover sickness and other absences. This is a aero hours contract, opportunities for hours are unpredictable - often full weeks of work, often just days here and there.
Our drivers collect pathology samples from healthcare establishments across the Bradford, Craven, Harrogate, York and Leeds areas and move them between laboratories. The team move around 4500 samples a day so play an important role in the provision of healthcare.
You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of rounds across a number of locations, all starting and finishing at Airedale general Hospital.
The department currently operates Monday to Friday between 0700x2200hrs with and 0700hrs x 1600hrs on Saturdays.
You must be flexible and able to help out at short notice. You must be comfortable with working independently and using your initiative.
You must be able to communicate effectively with internal & external customers, and work colleagues throughout the process of delivery of the service, ensuring Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is able to deliver the right care for patients. You must have a flexible "can-do" approach and be able to resolve problem s as they arise and be self reliant when out on the road.
Main duties of the job
This is a physically demanding role and involves lifting, pulling and pushing.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, have a clean driving license and have experience in a similar kind of role.
This is a rewarding role that makes a real difference to people's lives. Applicants must have experience of working with a diverse cross section of the community and the public in general.
Main duties of the job
AGH Solutions Transport & Logistics Department is committed to providing a high-quality standard of service to all its customers.
Transport & Logistics drivers undertake the transportation of various items (sterile services equipment, Linen, pathology samples, medication, records etc) to and from external community sites and the premises of other external customers.
About us
AGH Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and provides Estates, Facilities and procurement services for the Trust.
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Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
423-AGHS8358202
Job locations
AGH Solutions LTD, Airedale Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
AGH Solutions Ltd
Address
AGH Solutions LTD, Airedale Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://aghsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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