Logistics Assistant - Cumbria

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carlisle seeks a Logistics Assistant to support operational readiness for ambulances. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment and vehicles are operational, conducting routine checks, and coordinating logistics across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has a full UK driving licence and experience in logistics or fleet management. This position requires attention to detail and team collaboration, predominantly working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a pressured environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in a logistical or fleet-based role.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistics support by ensuring vehicles and equipment are ready.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks and manage consumables.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and assist with vehicle movements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

IT competency

Education

Full UK Driving Licence, with C1 entitlement

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Tools

Stock control systems

Asset tracking software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Logistics Assistant with 2 positions available within the Cumbria Area of the North West Ambulance Service.

The postholder will be responsible for providing logistics support in an operational sector within Cumbria with base locations at CARLISLE & DISTINGTON, making sure that vehicles, equipment, & consumables are available for frontline staff. This role has been designed to assist & maintain the safe and effective deployment of ambulance resources by ensuring the operational environment is well-supported. The role is to work closely with operational managers, fleet department & clinical teams to maintain high standards of preparedness & support service resilience across their designated sector/area.

We have organised some support sessions for those interested in this role to enable better understanding of this role the application and process.To book your place please click the link below to select a date & time you wish to attend & you will be emailed a link to join your selected session.https://forms.office.com/e/q8X7JgyDs8

The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, & a commitment to high standards. The logistics assistant will be required to hold a full driving licence appropriate for driving an ambulance & may be required to work across locations in the sector/area. This role involves physical work, coordination of tasks& a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, emergency healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The ability to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff & to work collaboratively with other logistic assistant postholders is required to support efficiency, enhance service delivery, operational effectiveness & foster a cohesive working environment.

The successful post holder will report to the relevant Group Manager & work in close contact with the local leadership team. You will undertake a range of duties including routine vehicle readiness checks, ensuring vehicles are clean, fuelled, roadworthy & appropriately equipped.

Restocking of consumables, coordination of equipment servicing, & supporting the fleet team to coordinate vehicle movements for maintenance, deep cleaning, or other operational requirements. Coordination of vehicle movement will include driving ambulances & rapid response type vehicle of both the traditional type engine & electric type vehicles.

You will support the local operational team with the ordering of consumables & the unpacking of stores orders on arrival at stations & undertake inventory checks & support the resolution of any discrepancies.

Ensure all medical equipment is clean, functional, in-date and appropriately stored. Support the calibration, servicing, & repair of medical equipment by liaising with appropriate internal departments and external suppliers. Identify & remove faulty or expired equipment & ensure timely reporting & replacement

About us

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.

Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.

We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to carry out everyday tasks on digital platforms, such as data entry or accessing information. Tasks will include ordering, receipting, tracking, and the reporting of issues with equipment and vehicles. Systems such as SafeCheck the trusts quality management system, asset tracking software, fleet systems, oracle procurement system, and DCIQ incident tracking system, will require the ability to navigate and use basic digital tools.

Comply with all health and safety requirements, including manual handling and COSHH regulations. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required when cleaning vehicles or handling equipment. Ensure vehicle and station cleanliness meet infection control standards.

Coordination of tasks with various departments and other logistic assistant postholders will be required to support efficient use of resources and time.

The post will predominantly operate on a Monday to Friday day shift basis.

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a pressured environment
• Good time management and task prioritisation
• Record keeping and good IT competency (email, data entry, inventory systems)

Qualifications / Knowledge

• Full UK Driving Licence, with C1 entitlement
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge (fluids, tyre checks, etc)

Experience

• Previous experience in a logistical, support, warehouse or fleet-based role using stock control or asset management systems
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of conducting checks on vehicles and/or equipment

Values

• Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
• Being at our best - professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
• Making a difference - act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

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.