An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Co-Ordinator to join our busy Transport Department at the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy to manage, co-ordinate and participate in the activities of the Transport Department which delivers various services across Fife-wide locations, and out with Fife.
A working knowledge of Transport and Driving procedures and protocols within a healthcare or similar setting e.g. the Highway Code, Driver Operating policy, Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Vehicle Safety Inspection procedures.
Must hold a full UK Driving License.
Candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to act professionally and calmly, and be able to work on own initiate and also as part of a team.
You will have a responsibility for 40 staff members, and approximately 20 vehicles. Ensuring the day-to-day management and duties of the Transport Department are fulfilled, along with staff management, staff training and ensuring drivers are competent and complying with legislation at all times.
The vehicle fleet ranges from cars, minibus, small & large vans and 3.5 tonne lutons, the vehicle fleet also includes a number of EV.
Position is based within the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy site, predominately working Monday to Friday, office hours as per the needs of the service.
For informal enquiries, please contact Daniel Page, Transport & Fleet Manager, NHS Fife – 01592 643355 ext 27163.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.