Driver and Warehouse Operative

The Air Ambulance Service; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Newark on Trent is seeking a Driver and Warehouse Operative to support its mission of saving lives. This diverse role involves delivering and collecting donated stock, organizing warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with safety checks. The ideal candidate will have a clean UK driving licence and experience in logistics or warehouse environments. Join a purpose-driven team committed to making a difference every day.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Must have a clean UK driving licence and comfortable with heavy lifting.
• Experience in a warehouse or logistics role is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of safe loading and unloading practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect donated stock and furniture safely.
• Assist with the organisation of stock in the warehouse.
• Ensure vehicle safety checks are met daily.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (clean)

Comfortable with manual handling

Warehouse and logistics experience

Knowledge of goods movement practices

Understanding of geographical area

Ability to manage workload

Experience with delivery records

Job description

We're on the lookout for Driver and Warehouse Operative to support our shop in Newark. If you enjoy a diverse role, you're 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? Click here - EDI - The Air Ambulance Service

What You'll Be Doing:

Driving & Deliveries

• Deliver and collect donated stock and furniture from donor homes, retail shops, banks, and warehouses in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
• Provide excellent service when visiting donor homes and shops, acting with care, courtesy, and respect.
• Ensure vans are clean, roadworthy, and meet safety checks daily, report defects promptly.
• Complete delivery logs and paperwork accurately, ensuring traceability and compliance.

Warehouse Operations

• Assist with the organisation and safe movement of stock within the warehouse.
• Adhere to systems for processing incoming goods and preparing stock for sale or onward distribution.
• Check, weigh, and log stock data to ensure accurate recording for invoicing and reporting.
• Work proactively with the Workflow & Volunteer Hub Team Leader to meet daily/weekly objectives.
• Provide occasional cross-support to other departments, including retail, when requested.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (clean)
• 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

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

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

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.

Please note that 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.