Logistic Assistant

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Logistic Assistant to support the distribution of medical and telecare equipment. Responsibilities include assisting the driver, preparing the van for deliveries, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-drop deliveries and working in teams, with a strong understanding of the local area. The position offers a permanent contract, salary ranging from £26,403 to £27,694, and various employee benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 after 5 years

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Safe and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with multi-drop van deliveries.
• Good geographical knowledge of Gloucestershire.
• Experience with warehouse procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support driver in distribution and installation of medical equipment.
• Prepare vehicle for operation and perform safety checks.
• Ensure infection control guidelines are followed.

Skills

Experience in assisting with multi-drop van deliveries

Good geographical knowledge of Gloucestershire

Experience in warehouse procedures

Experience working in a team

Experience with people with complex needs

Customer service experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council 2026‑01‑25 Closing Date

Job Title: Logistic Assistant

Job Location: Hempsted, Gloucester

Salary: £26,403 – £27,694 per annum

Hours per Week: 37.00

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Requisition Number: 12363

About The Role

GELS plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the distribution, delivery, installation, collection, maintenance and minor adaptations of medical and telecare equipment to support people being discharged from hospital and to help people remain independent in their own home. The service is delivered on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire.

The main responsibility of this role is to work in a two‑person crew by providing support and assistance to the driver in the distribution, fitting and collection of medical equipment to members of the public.

Other Responsibilities Include

• Prepare the van for operation by inspecting its general condition, safety checks, checking fluid levels and tyre pressure, and obtaining or scheduling repairs with the transport team
• Load the van to deliver and collect in the most effective and efficient way
• Equipment collections are undertaken appropriately and additional items are added in the field
• Ensure infection control and personal protection guidelines are adhered to when undertaking your role
• Work with wider team colleagues to resolve issues
• Supporting the driver with fitting and installing equipment as detailed by health prescribers

This is an interesting and varied role within an established and supportive team, making a difference to people in Gloucestershire. You would be working alongside Logistic Officers (drivers), other Logistic Assistants, team leaders and an administration team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is experienced in assisting with multi‑drop van deliveries and has good geographical knowledge of Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience in warehouse procedures
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of working in a customer facing role

You may have experience as a Drivers Mate, Delivery Assistant, Loader/Driver Helper, Courier Assistant or Warehouse Operative.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. Read more about our values on our website.

If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role!

We Offer

• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free off‑site parking
• Regular formal and informal support
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff discount scheme offering access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high‑street retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network

Applying

Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Profile (see link below). Your application should include examples of why you should be considered and cover the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Please also include details of your English and Maths GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) in the application form.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager, please email [e-mail].

Previous applicants need not apply.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Logistic Assistant – Job Profile

This Position is subject to a DBS check.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

If you are an internal applicant and consider yourself to have a disability* as per the Equality Act (2010), please declare this in an email to [e-mail], as this is NOT currently covered in the application due to a technical error.

By providing this information, you can choose to be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge if you meet all essential criteria. It also enables the recruiting manager to arrange any reasonable adjustments you may need during the process.

• A disability is defined as: a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term (more than 12 months) adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and/or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.