Apprentice Logistics Assistant

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Doncaster is looking for an Apprentice Logistics Assistant to support the Stores and Distribution Team. The role requires GCSE qualifications in English and Maths and a willingness to complete NVQ level 2 in Warehousing. Ideal candidates should possess good interpersonal skills and some work experience. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and various learning opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience using computer software packages.
• Some work experience (paid, unpaid, or voluntary).

Responsibilities

• Join Stores and Distribution Team in Procurement Department.
• Achieve an NVQ level 2 in warehousing.

Skills

Computer software usage

Interpersonal skills

Experience in any role

Education

GCSE English and Maths A* - D or equivalent

Willingness to undertake level 2 Warehousing and Storage qualification

Job description

Overview

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT – Apprentice Logistics Assistant role within the Stores and Distribution Team in the Procurement Department. The closing date is 08 October 2025.

Main duties

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Stores and Distribution Team within our Procurement Department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, would like to be involved in the logistics side of the hospital, who will be willing to work towards and achieve an NVQ level 2 in warehousing.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire\'s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please follow the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.

Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please email [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience using computer software packages
• Have had some work experience; paid, unpaid, voluntary, school work experience placement

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE English and Maths A* - D or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake and complete the level 2 Warehousing and Storage qualification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT