Logistics Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Winsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics Assistant for a 6-month contract in Winsford. The role involves delivering and collecting mail, handling sensitive items, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have Level 2 education and a valid UK driving licence. Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail are essential. Pay is £12.55 per hour, with potential for an extension.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver and collect mail and parcels with confidentiality.
• Willingness to complete forklift training within 3 months.
• Full, valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect mail, parcels, and stores across police sites.
• Sort, frank, and record post, including special deliveries.
• Safely handle and move sensitive property within risk-managed processes.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of postal/logistics processes

IT literacy

Education

Level 2 education (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Niche

Locard

Job description

Overview

Logistics Assistant role based at Winsford HQ, Collingham Way, Winsford. Contract: 6 month contract with potential extension. Pay Rate: £12.55 PAYE per hour / £16.51 Umbrella per hour. Start Date: ASAP (subject to vetting). Cheshire Police is seeking a Logistics Assistant on a contract basis. The post holder will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. From delivering mail and stores to handling sensitive property and forensic items, you\'ll ensure everything is moved, stored, and recorded with accuracy, confidentiality, and care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect mail, parcels, and stores across police sites.
• Sort, frank, and record post (including special deliveries/couriers).
• Safely handle and move property (including cash, drugs, and firearms) within risk-managed processes.
• Maintain accurate audit trails using systems like Niche and Locard.
• Complete vehicle checks, keeping vans safe, clean, and roadworthy.
• Support stores work - stock checks, goods receipt, and fittings for staff/equipment.
• Occasionally attend court to provide evidence on item movements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Level 2 education (or equivalent experience).
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Willing to complete forklift training (within 3 months).
• Knowledge of postal/logistics processes.
• Excellent customer service skills with high attention to detail.
• IT literate with good admin ability.

Apply / Contact

Apply now. Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead- Police |Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions
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