Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Decontamination 7.5T Driver Sterile Services

Nuffield Health
Stoke-on-Trent
2 weeks ago
Create job alert

Decontamination Driver Sterile Services

Stoke (ST5 7UF) | Permanent | Full Time

Salary £24358.47 per annum

37.5 Hours a week - plus 1 Saturday per month in a split shift at an overtime rate

Our Hospital Sterile Services Unit (HSSU) transports sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to our local hospital network. If you have a full driving licence with a C1 entitlement that allows you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), you could enjoy the benefits of joining the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity.

As a Driver on our Stoke HSSU team, you’re comfortable with manual handling and happy to move transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg. As well as a basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation, you ideally hold a driver digital tachograph card. CPC training would also be advantageous but full training may be provided. You’ll be a great ambassador for our unit and our customers’ first point of contact.

As a Driver, you will:

Drive our 7.5T vehicles across the Midlands to Collect/Deliver medical instrumentation. The successful applicant will benefit from a steady role of 7.5 hours per day driving within the working time regulations with limited drops to our customers. (we are not multi drop).

Act as an ambassador for the unit being the first point of contact for customers. You will be someone who works hard to consistently exceed customer expectations and ensure that we provide an exceptional level of service to all of our customers!

Receive and check deliveries of medical devices from customers

Help keep equipment in good working order and report any faults

Keep a clean, tidy work environment and identify stock issues as they arise

Maintain accurate tachograph records and documentation

Be flexible with your working hours

Manage your own time according to Driver Regulations

Maintain our vehicles ensuring they are clean and in a roadworthy condition, both inside and out.

Drive safely and in accordance with current road and traffic legislation and you will notify your line manager of any defects, damage, or incidents that occur on the road

Skills/Experience needed:

A Full driving licence, including a C1 entitlement, which allows you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).

Have basic knowledge of current driver hour legislation and preferably hold a Driver digital tachograph card – training will be provided

Be comfortable and physically fit with manual handling which includes the movement of transport trolleys weighing upwards of 250kg - manoeuvring on and off tail lifts delivering to Hospitals following their guidelines and handling sterile theatre trays with weights up to @15kg

A basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy.

Evidence of previous sterile services training is an advantage but not essential – full training will be provided.

Good communication skills, verbal and written, and basic computer literacy.

Attention to detail and an overarching desire to deliver a high quality service.

Have good Customer skills as the face of Nuffield HSSU

In this position, you will be reliable, have excellent communication skills, be flexible and approach your role with a positive and professional attitude.


Shift Information

Shift Patterns, rotated weekly, monthly rotas produced for planning – Flexibility is requested but all staff are notified of any immediate changes
 

Mornings: 4am - 12pm
Mid Shift: 10.30am - 6.30pm
Afternoon: 2pm - 10pm

Please note, we are not based at the local Nuffield in Newcastle under Lyme - we are near to Talke - ST5 7UF.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From free private healthcare to gym membership, a cycle to work scheme and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you - in this role, full uniform will be provided.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.

Please contact for more information or a tour of the unit.
 

It starts with you. 

Related Jobs

View all jobs

AEM Shift Manager

Adult & Paediatric Administrator/Crisis Worker-West Yorks CSAAS

Adult & Paediatric Administrator/Crisis Worker - Essex-36 hours

Orthodontic Therapist - Reading

Orthodontic Therapist - Bristol

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

UAV (Drones) Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK unmanned aviation (UAV/UAS/RPAS) hiring has shifted from aircraft‑type buzzwords to capability‑driven evaluation across flight ops, autonomy, data products, safety & regulatory compliance. Employers want proof you can plan, fly, analyse and scale UAV systems safely and economically—VLOS/A2 CofC, GVC, BVLOS & SORA ops, UTM integrations, command‑and‑control resilience, sense‑and‑avoid, payload pipelines, and fleet reliability. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for UAV pilots/ops managers, flight test engineers, autonomy/perception, GNC/control, UTM/backend, safety & airworthiness, data processing/analysis, and field engineering roles. Who this is for: UAV pilots & flight ops, mission planners, flight test & safety engineers, autonomy/SLAM/perception, GNC/control engineers, embedded/avionics, communications & C2 links, UTM/airspace integrations, data processing (imagery/LiDAR/thermal), GIS/photogrammetry, maintenance & field techs, and programme/product managers in the UK.

Why UAV (Drone) Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have seen rapid adoption across sectors in the UK — agriculture, logistics, inspection, mapping, delivery, search & rescue, environmental monitoring, media, defence, and more. As UAV use proliferates, the roles supporting them are shifting. Modern UAV careers are no longer just about aerodynamics, electronics or autopilot algorithms. They now require knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design — because flying machines in public airspace must be safe, trusted, legal, intuitive and well communicated. In this article, we’ll explore why UAV careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with UAV work, and what job-seekers & employers should do to adapt.

UAV Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern UAV Department

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, are transforming industries across the UK—from agriculture, surveillance, mapping, and inspection to logistics, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. UAV systems combine hardware, embedded systems, controls, autonomy, sensors, communications, regulatory / airworthiness, and operations. As the UAV ecosystem grows, companies need team structures that ensure safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. If you are applying for UAV roles via UAVJobs.co.uk or building a UAV team, this article will help you understand the roles typical in a modern UAV department, how they collaborate throughout the UAV lifecycle, what skills and qualifications employers expect in the UK, what salaries look like, common challenges, and best practices for structuring teams that deliver capable UAV systems.