Logistics Nightshift Assistant

Sciensus; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (inclusive of 银行假

Yearly pay reviews

Annual company event

Refer a friend scheme

Contribution based pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Discount & cashback portal

Private medical after two years' (sic)

Internal & External training Opportun…

Paid volunteer day

Access to online GP & wellness

Job summary

Sciensus is seeking a Logistics Night Shift Assistant to help medicines and clinical supplies move efficiently through our distribution network. Based in the UK, you’ll support overnight depot activities and ensure accurate counting and recording of consignments.

In this hands-on role you’ll manage driver manifests, unloading/reloading trunk vehicles, and maintain depot documentation while upholding safety standards. A full, clean driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Flexible and reliable with a proactive approach to overnight operations.
• Warehouse or logistics experience is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance scheduling and compliance management across the distribution centre.
• Manage driver manifests (printed and electronic) and maintain trunking logs.
• Monitor driver attendance, report late/no shows, and support replacement arrangements.
• Unload and reload trunk vehicles, ensuring all consignments are accurately counted and recorded.
• Sort, scan, and organise parcels and returns for onward delivery.
• Handle returned items, including sharps bins, and ensure correct storage processes are followed.
• Ensure all depot documentation is completed and returned correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment across all depot areas.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Flexible and reliable

Logistics experience desirable

Driving licence desirable

Job description

Why this role matters

Our mission is to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience, and connection. As a Logistics Night Shift Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring medicines and clinical supplies move efficiently through our distribution network - helping us deliver a reliable, high-quality service when it matters most.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our Clinical Logistics operation, supporting overnight depot activities.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with maintenance scheduling and compliance management across the distribution centre
• Managing driver manifests (printed and electronic) and maintaining trunking logs
• Monitoring driver attendance, reporting late/no shows, and supporting replacement arrangements
• Unloading and reloading trunk vehicles, ensuring all consignments are accurately counted and recorded
• Sorting, scanning, and organising parcels and returns for onward delivery
• Handling returned items, including sharps bins, and ensuring correct storage processes are followed
• Ensuring all depot documentation is completed and returned correctly
• Maintaining a clean, safe working environment across all depot areas

Who we’re looking for

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Competent with Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Flexible and reliable, with a proactive approach to supporting overnight operations
• Warehouse or logistics experience is desirable
• A full, clean driving licence is desirable

What’s in it for you

• The opportunity to be part of a critical healthcare logistics function that directly impacts patient care
• A supportive team environment where reliability and teamwork are valued
• Experience across a broad range of logistics and operational processes
• Opportunities to develop your skills within a growing clinical fulfilment function

Who we are?

Sciensus is a life sciences business specialising in patient access, engagement and insight solutions. We provide healthcare to patients with long-term conditions, rare diseases and cancer.

For 30 years, we’ve supported patients to access the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes across the UK and Europe. Today, we combine our clinical experience from over 70 million patient interactions with the latest technology to help over 200,000 patients a year make the most of their medicine.

So, using unparalleled insights, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.

What we offer our people?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.

We offer a salary of £34,767.76 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Yearly pay reviews.
• Annual company event.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Contribution based pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Discount & cashback portal.
• Private medical after two years' service.
• Internal & External training opportunities
• Paid volunteer day
• Access to online GP & wellness services

We are committed to developing and engaging a diverse workforce representative of the customers and communities we serve, to maintain our status as a leader in pharma services and deliver to the best possible health outcomes for patients.

We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models.

What happens next?

One of our recruiters will reach out to successful applicants for an initial telephone call.