Post 1566 - Driver Clerk (Ardee) Ardee Post 1566 Driver Clerk Collections Department Part Time (71-87 hours/every 4 weeks) Temporary Ardee Centre The IBTS is currently recruiting a part-time, temporary Driver Clerk based in the Collections Department, Ardee Centre. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) operates nurse-led collection clinics, managed by a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM). The role of the Driver Clerk (DC) on the Ardee Mobile Team is to participate as part of the collection team to support the IBTS strategic priorities with regard to achieving operational excellence, improving customer (donor) experience and supporting better healthcare, ensuring compliance with current legislative requirements. The DC role also encompasses all aspects associated with being a professional driver, i.e. undertaking driving duties and all associated duties, including daily vehicle inspections and recording of same, in line with IBTS policies and procedures. The DC role encompasses cross functionality, i.e. driving and clerical duties. The DC role is to register donors at clinic and participate in the collection process under the direction of the CNM RN nominee. As part of the collection team, the DC will report to the CNM /RN nominee for all clinic-related matters. The DC will report to the local Area Manager for all operational matters. The National Transport Manager is responsible for all matters relating to the management of the IBTS fleet, professional driving competence and the national collection requirements, operating in a GMP / GDP environment. The DC will report to the National Transport Manager to: Support the implementation and use of the selected telematics system Work closely with third parties to supplement the transport function as require Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements at all times whilst on duty in accordance to requirements as outlined by the IBTS Ensure the upkeep of relevant DC administration duties, including with a view to continuous improvement within the National Transport Department Providing support for transport emergencies The DC is expected to participate in all aspects of the IBTS multi-disciplinary cross functional approach to service delivery and to work within the IBTS Quality System and Code of Conduct at all times. Essential Criteria: A current, clean Full Class C & D Driving Licence including up to date driver CPC Driving Experience of Class B, C & D Vehicles Qualification - Leaving Certificate / FETAC Level 5 (minimum) Excellent written communication skills, including excellent attention to detail (fluent in English language) Proven IT skills (through training course or relevant experience) including excellent typing ability and experience working with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel Previous experience of working in a customer orientated service / business Well-developed organisational and administrative skills Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a multidisciplinary team Capable of dealing with information in a confidential manner Desirable Criteria: Clerical experience Experience working in a Quality Management Environment The salary scale attached to the post is the Driver Clerk scale €37,880 to €54,067 (incl. LSI) pro rata per annum. Entry point onto the salary scale is dependent upon relevant experience. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 PM (Irish Time) on Monday 6th April 2026. Intending applicant should note that reviewing/short listing of applicants will be in accordance with the recruitment and selection criteria stated above. Satisfactory evidence of being able to fulfil the essential criteria of the job as stated above is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in the application. If the essential criterion has not been clearly demonstrated in the application the applicant will not be called for interview. Applications from existing (permanent and temporary) IBTS staff working temporary contracts will be considered in the context of overall workforce requirements of the Organisation. We thank you for your interest in a career with the IBTS, however, if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been successful at this time. We do hope, however, that this will not discourage you from applying for future opportunities with the IBTS. IBTS reserve the right to close the application process early if there has been a sufficient level of qualified applications received before the closing date. Citizen Requirements Eligible candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA) EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway b) A citizen of United Kingdom (UK) c) A citizen of Switzerland in regards to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the movement of people d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 visa e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependant child who is a citizen of and resident in an EEA member state if the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above and produce formal supporting evidence of same, by the date of any job offer. The IBTS is an equal opportunities employer. We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you: Competitive holiday allowance Public Sector pension scheme We support and encourage a very strong work/life balance ethic and provide a generous annual leave allowance in addition to a range of attractive policies. Ourpublic service salary scalesare competitive, transparent and incremental Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes, investing and encouraging lifelong learning for all our staff.. We strongly support a culture of continuous learning and provide staff with a range of formal and informal learning opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service includes confidential telephone and face-to-face counselling, parent and career coaching and an online wellbeing portal.