Driver

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5hrs pw Monday to Friday  08.00 - 16.00
• £12.36 per hour 
• Location is Ipswich Hospital 

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Job Introduction

Be Part of a Team That Values You—Just As You Are.

At Sodexo Health & Care, we’re more than service providers — we’re trusted partners in patient care. As a Driver based at Ipswich Hospital, you’ll be an essential part of our logistics and transport team, helping keep healthcare running smoothly by safely transporting medical items, equipment, and people to where they’re needed most.

If you’re reliable, flexible, and take pride in doing meaningful work behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Safely transport a range of healthcare items including:

  • Histology, pathology, and blood samples

  • Medical records, x-rays, and confidential waste

  • Clean and used surgical instruments

  • Mail, parcels, medical equipment, and controlled drugs

  • Clean/used laundry and pharmacy products

• Deliver and install medical equipment (e.g. beds) to patients’ homes

• Support portering duties when required

• Handle ad-hoc transport and collection requests with professionalism

• Use all vehicles and equipment in line with Sodexo and NHS safety procedures

• Ensure daily vehicle checks, cleanliness, and accurate reporting of defects

• Maintain confidentiality and data protection in line with Trust and Sodexo policies

• Support service operations during major incidents or adverse conditions

• Comply with all relevant regulations including COSHH, HSE, and Carriage of Dangerous Goods

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Knowledge of local area and ability to follow routes

• Basic literacy and numeracy

• Experience in a driving role

• Physically able to carry out manual handling duties

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and undertake flexible shifts

• Strong team player with a professional and respectful approach

• Committed to health and safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality

Desirable:

• Experience with larger vehicles (e.g. vans or minibuses)

• Familiarity with NHS sites or medical terminology

• Previous experience in healthcare logistics or transport

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.