Stock Controller/Driver

Contact information

If you have any queries, please contact \- Angela Addinall \- Personal Assistant \- angela.addinall@nhs.net

About the role

The Decontamination Department at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust are looking to recruit 2 new team members.

These are full time positions open to drivers with a full clean driving licence (C1\) and over the age of 25 (for insurance purposes).

Based at Pinderfields hospital you will be responsible for deliveries, collections and the transportation of specialist goods and equipment within the local area. In addition to this you will also have portering duties and be responsible for varied stock control and sterile cleaning within the department.

The transportation of these materials requires the successful applicant to obtain their (CPC) Certificate of Professional Competence and the ADR Diploma, both of which will be completed once in post at the Trust.

There are 2 positions as follows \-

37\.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday \- 6am 2pm \+ 7am 3pm \+ 8am 4pm

37\.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday \- 2pm \- 10pm

Interviews will be held at Pinderfields Hospital on 22nd July 2026\. There will be no other dates available to attend.

This advert may close early.

Main duties

• To drive a range of Trust vehicles in a safe and responsible manner adhering to all traffic and other legal regulations.


• Work within Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as Trust Transport procedures.


• Carry out any scheduled duties adhering strictly to the written schedules, all working procedures, quality systems and departmental and Trust policies.


• To collect and deliver sterile and used equipment between Theatres, Wards and Departments and the Decontamination Services Department according to the Driver Schedule.


• Deliver urgent products to Theatres/Departments at the specific direction of the Supervisor/Manager.


• Collect and deliver mattresses / beds from central location to various delivery points.


• Collect daily departments stock order, enter onto computer, produce picking list, assemble order, deliver and put away. Report any shortages verbally and on written communication sheet.


• Pick and collect the top up items manufactured by the Decontamination department and deliver to the relevant wards / departments.


• The daily cleaning and disinfection of the Units van.


• Inspect product for expiry date and condition in accordance with department policy. Load buggies with sterilised equipment/tray. Deliver to correct location.


• The post holder will be expected to participate in rostered bank holiday work and cover shifts as necessary for the provision of the service.

• A good standard of education


• Clean driving licence C1


• ADR licence (course to be booked on arrival and must achieve a pass)


• Driver CPC \- course booked on arrival must be completed


• Experienced driver


• Able to drive vehicles up to 7\.5 tonnes


• Customer care skills


• Computer literate


• Able to communicate well at all levels


• Physically able to lift and/or carry equipment, stocks and supplies


• Ability to prioritise own workload

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work\-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ\+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

*Application guidance:*

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan


• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service


• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services


• Extensive benefits and support, including:


• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Home electronics scheme


• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme


• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport


• Flexible working options and family and carer\-friendly policies


• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ\+ and Race Equality


• Career progression, training and support

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