Job Description

Providing a Courier Service for Clinics, HDFT and the community. Delivering and returning SSD, Equipment, PPE, mail, Swabs and Bloods
Main duties of the job
To provide a mail and specimen collection and delivery service to General Practitioners, Community and HDFT units.
Transportation of goods including linen, laundry furniture, medical equipment, clean and dirty sterile services equipment, stores and pharmacy items.
Carry out ad hoc furniture and equipment movement as directed.
Deliver Liquid Nitrogen to General Practitioners as the schedule states.
Drive, clean and carry out daily checks on vehicles.
Drive vehicles responsibly and safely reporting any defects to the Portering and Logistics Manager.
Follow good practices, guidelines and procedures in relation to Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Security, Emergency and Fire.
Liaise with other members of staff to maintain good working relationships.
Maintain and promote good relations with patients, visitors, and other organisations.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Details
Date posted
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-HIF-3364R
Job locations
17 Weatherby road
Harrogate
HG2 7RY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. For further details please contact Jordanna Daniels Jordanna.daniels@nhs.net Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. For further details please contact Jordanna Daniels Jordanna.daniels@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good Secondary Education
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• Previous Experience of working within a team

Experience
Essential

• Customer Care

Desirable

• Former NHS Experience
• Courier Experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good Secondary Education
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• Previous Experience of working within a team

Experience
Essential

• Customer Care

Desirable

• Former NHS Experience
• Courier Experience

Skills Required