Driver and Warehouse Operative

The Air Ambulance Service Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Additional annual leave purchase

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Blue Light Card eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Air Ambulance Service Limited in Chesterfield is seeking a part-time Driver and Warehouse Operative. The role supports regional logistics, including stock collection and delivery, and safe handling of goods within the warehouse.

It’s a customer-facing, active position requiring professionalism and attention to detail. Candidates should have a Full UK driving licence, experience in warehouse/logistics, and the ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to perform regular manual handling of heavy items.
• Experience in warehouse, logistics or delivery environment.
• Knowledge of safe loading, unloading and goods movement practices.
• Understanding of geographical working area.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience completing delivery records or stock sheets.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of regional logistics across the Rotor Hub and Blade model.
• Collect and deliver stock, furniture and donated goods.
• Handle and process items safely within the warehouse.
• Maintain professionalism, attention to detail and a values-led approach to teamwork, safety and service.

Skills

UK driving licence

Manual handling

Warehouse experience

Delivery/logistics knowledge

Stock movement

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Fleet documents

Job description

Join Our Lifesaving Team

Driver and Warehouse Operative

Full Job Description:

Location: Chesterfield,S40 1UT

Hours: Part time, 32hpw

We’re on the lookout for a Driver and Warehouse Operative to support the Chestefield Hub.

If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Visit our website - www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Driver/Warehouse Operative supports the smooth running of regional logistics operations across the Rotor Hub and Blade model. This includes the collection and delivery of stock, furniture, and donated goods, as well as the safe and efficient handling and processing of items within the warehouse.

This is a customer-facing, active role that requires professionalism, attention to detail, and a values-led approach to teamwork, safety, and service.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with regular manual handling of heavy and bulky items
• Experience working in a warehouse, logistics, or delivery environment
• Knowledge of safe loading, unloading, and goods movement practices
• Understanding of geographical working area
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment
• Experience completing delivery records, stock sheets, or basic admin tasks
• Strong team player, clear communicator, and self-motivated contributor
• Conscientious and reliable, with good attention to detail

Desirable

• Prior experience working with donations, second-hand goods, or in a charity environment
• Experience supporting volunteers or working in a team with varied abilities
• Ability to identify items of high value or suitability for online resale

What’s In It For You:

At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.

Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.

The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and elevate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBScheck.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.

We reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. We are currently recruiting for this role directly and do not require agency assistance at this time. If you have applyed for this role within the last 6 months, please be aware your application may be automatically declined.