Overview
🚛 Now Hiring: Driver Clerk (Part-Time, Specified Purpose) – Carlow
Department: Transport
Hours: 92–107 hours / 4 weeks
Location: Carlow Centre
Closing Date: 16th November 2025, 23:45 (Irish Time)
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) is seeking a part-time Driver Clerk to join our dedicated Transport Department in Carlow on a specified-purpose contract.
At IBTS, our mission is to save and improve lives by providing a safe, high-quality, and sustainable blood supply for Ireland. As part of our Carlow Mobile Team, you will play a key role in supporting nurse-led blood collection clinics and ensuring our vital services run smoothly across the South-East.
🩸 About the Role
As a Driver Clerk, you’ll contribute to the smooth and safe operation of our mobile clinics by:
* Undertaking professional driving duties, including daily vehicle checks in line with IBTS standards
* Registering donors and assisting the collection team under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse
* Supporting operational excellence and exceptional donor experience
* Ensuring full compliance with legislative and organisational policies
âś… Essential Criteria
* Full, clean Class C & D Driving Licence (including up-to-date CPC)
* Experience driving Class B, C & D vehicles
* Leaving Certificate / FETAC Level 5 (minimum)
* Excellent written and verbal communication (fluent English)
* Strong IT and administrative skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel)
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Experience in a customer-focused environment
* Ability to handle information with discretion and confidentiality
đź’Ľ Desirable
* Clerical or administrative experience
* Experience in a Quality Management Environment
đź’° Salary & Benefits
* Salary scale: €37,880 – €54,067 (incl. LSI) pro rata per annum (dependent on experience)
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Public sector pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
* Continuous learning and development opportunities
* Strong emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working policies
🌍 Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following citizenship or visa requirements:
* EEA, UK, or Swiss citizen
* Stamp 4 visa holder (including under International Protection or family reunification provisions)
* Formal proof of eligibility will be required prior to appointment.
đź“… How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form at 👉 https://www.giveblood.ie/careers/
For informal queries, contact the Area Manager at 087 238 7558.
Please note: Shortlisting will be based on the stated essential criteria. If not clearly demonstrated in your application, you may not be invited to interview.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is an equal opportunities employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest — if you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you were not successful on this occasion.
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