Job overview

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services -

Transport Department

Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Transport Services are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable driver to join our busy team within the Transport department.

The successful applicant will be primarily based at the Cody Depot in Farnborough, with a requirement to work across other sites within our network, including Reading, Royal Surrey, Guildford, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital, and East Surrey Hospital.

The department operates between 06:30 and 23:30, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of occasional weekend working. Working patterns may vary to meet the operational and urgent service requirements of our users, including evening shifts where necessary.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, responsible and flexible, with strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to their work. They should demonstrate honesty, resourcefulness and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Applicants must hold a full, clean driving licence.

Previous experience of driving light commercial vehicles would be advantageous but is not essential, as training and support will be available to the successful applicant.

Please note that the Trust operates a strict no-smoking policy across all sites and premises, including work vehicles.

Interviews are planned for 3 & 4 December 2026 and in person attendance would be required.

Main duties of the job

The Transport team provides a service for Royal Berkshire Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Heatherwood & Wexham Hospitals and Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals, together with other external organisations.

The main responsibilities of the role will include the safe, efficient and timely transportation of mail, laboratory samples, pharmacy items, medical records and stores between hospital sites and other NHS organisations across the region. The successful candidate will be required to drive a range of vehicles as part of these duties.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.