Do you want to become a Rider or Driver with Whiteknights?

Riders and drivers are the lifeblood of our organisation, without them we couldn’t exist. We are always keen to hear from new prospective riders or drivers. However, before contacting us, we request that you confirm that you fulfill the following essential requirement:

  • Aged over 30
  • No more than 6 penalty points on your license
  • Full motorcycle / driving licence (as applicable)
  • Advanced IAM / RoSPA / BMF/ Police qualification
  • Live within a suitable vicinity miles of the hospital locations we serve Willing to work as a volunteer on a set shift pattern over 3-4 day periods covering overnight (7pm to 7am), and weekends / Bank Holidays for 24hr periods
  • Shifts are agreed on a monthly basis with the area manager and other riders.
  • Motorcyclists will need to provide suitable motorcycle riding equipment: Boots, Trousers, Jacket including the official NABB ‘High Viz’ Overjacket marked ‘BLOOD’, Gloves and plain white Bluetooth-enabled helmet.

Which operational areas do Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes cover?

We have teams in West, South, North and Mid Yorkshire. To ensure that we can respond quickly to urgent call-outs, we would ask that you live within a suitable vicinity of the following areas;

  • West: Halifax / Huddersfield
  • North: York Hospital and the Leeds area
  • South: Sheffield Hospitals

Where are Riders / Drivers needed?

We are continuously looking to recruit volunteer riders and drivers throughout the year. This does fluctuate depending on the area.

  • We primarily use motorcycles to cover our operational service areas.
  • We also have cars to carry large consignments, participate in national realys and to use in adverse weather conditions.

I am not an advanced Rider / Driver. Where can I get the necessary training?

For both cars and motorcycles, we recognise the IAM Roadsmart, RoSPA and BMF Advanced qualifications. There are local groups across the region to choose from. These include:

British Motorcyclists Federation:

To find out more about our courses, please call 0116 279 5112, 07918 903 500 or email admin@bmf.co.uk

https://www.britishmotorcyclists.co.uk/bmf-blue-riband-rider-award/


RoSPA / RoADAR Groups

West Yorkshire RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders (Cars and Motorcycles)

North Yorkshire Advanced Riders (Motorcycles Only)

IAM Roadsmart Groups

Mid Yorkshire IAM Roadsmart (Cars)
https://www.iamroadsmart.com/groups/midyorkshire/

South Yorkshire Advanced Drivers (Cars only)

York Advanced Motorists

Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists (Motorcycles Only)

Rotherham Advanced Motorcyclists (Motorcycles Only)

https://www.iamroadsmart.com/groups/rotherham-advanced-motorcyclists

West Yorkshire Advanced Motorcyclists (Motorcycles Only)

How much does Advanced Training cost?

This varies depending on the route you take, and the local group you join. Whilst the below offers a guide to the likely costs, please check with your local group in case there are any changes.

  • You can buy the IAM Roadsmart Advanced Driver Course or Advanced Rider Course for £200 & £215 respectively. This covers the test fee and your first year’s membership. More information can be found here: https://www.iamroadsmart.com/courses
  • There is then an annual membership fee of £47. This is in addition to any membership of your local group.
  • Please note these training subscription fees are separate from any subscription fees to local groups.

The RoSPA Advanced Test is £77 then £40 annual membership.

To keep your RoSPA / RoADAR membership current, you will need to take a 3 yearly re-test. The re-test fee is included in your yearly subscription costs, so there is no extra cost as long as your subscription is kept up to date.