Logistics Support

NHS Jobs; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company pension

Health and wellbeing support

On-site parking

Private dental and medical insurance

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Logistics Assistant based at Ferryhill to support the Logistics Manager and Team Leaders in maintaining vehicles, equipment, stock and stations. You will prepare, check and replenish vehicles, report defects, assist with servicing, and move items safely to support ambulance crews.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, 21+ for insurance, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to manage priorities independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in transport, logistics, ambulance services or a similar setting.
• Full UK driving licence with at least one year of driving experience.
• Must be over 21 for insurance purposes.
• Good communication, organisation and IT skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently or within a team.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Reliable, professional and flexible.
• Able to commute to Ferryhill.
• Desirable: experience in vehicle preparation and equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Complete allocated logistics tasks and report outstanding work or concerns.
• Prepare, clean, check and replenish vehicles and equipment in line with IPC requirements.
• Identify and report vehicle defects, damage, missing equipment and safety concerns.
• Assist with vehicle servicing, MOTs and repairs, maintaining accurate records.
• Collect, deliver and move vehicles, equipment and supplies safely and as authorised.
• Provide practical logistics support to ambulance crews and communicate with operational teams.
• Monitor stock levels, check expiry dates, manage deliveries and arrange replenishment.
• Complete medication and oxygen checks where trained and authorised.
• Carry out vehicle, equipment, stock and cleaning audits.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised stations, stores and work areas.
• Complete accurate records, reports and handovers.
• Follow company policies covering health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, security and infection prevention.
• Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and operational teams.
• Complete mandatory training and support new colleagues where required.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Logistics Manager or Team Leaders.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Driving licence

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

To support the Logistics Manager and Team Leaders in maintaining vehicles, equipment, stock and stations, ensuring operational readiness and providing effective support to ambulance crews.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Complete allocated logistics tasks and report outstanding work or concerns. Prepare, clean, check and replenish vehicles and equipment in line with company procedures and IPC requirements. Identify and report vehicle defects, damage, missing equipment and safety concerns. Assist with vehicle servicing, MOTs and repairs, maintaining accurate records. Collect, deliver and move vehicles, equipment and supplies safely and as authorised. Provide practical logistics support to ambulance crews and communicate with operational teams. Monitor stock levels, check expiry dates, manage deliveries and arrange replenishment. Complete medication and oxygen checks where trained and authorised. Carry out vehicle, equipment, stock and cleaning audits. Maintain clean, safe and organised stations, stores and work areas. Complete accurate records, reports and handovers. Follow company policies covering health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, security and infection prevention. Maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and operational teams. Complete mandatory training and support new colleagues where required. Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the Logistics Manager or Team Leaders.

General Responsibilities

Maintain patient, staff and company confidentiality. Follow all company policies, procedures and safe working practices. Report accidents, incidents, hazards and safeguarding concerns. Maintain high standards of professionalism, equality and respect. Participate in training, supervision and personal development. Safeguard company vehicles, equipment, stock and premises.

Special Conditions

Based at Ferryhill, working in person. Full-time employment on a flexible rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays where required. Maintain a valid driving licence and meet company insurance requirements. Complete all required pre-employment checks and training.

Person Specification

Essential

Relevant experience in transport, logistics, ambulance services or a similar setting. Full UK driving licence with at least one year of driving experience. Must be over 21 for insurance purposes. Good communication, organisation and IT skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently or within a team. Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping. Reliable, professional and flexible. Able to commute to Ferryhill.

Desirable

At least one year of logistics experience. Experience in vehicle preparation and equipment checks. Knowledge of stock control and distribution. Experience completing audits and maintaining records.

Benefits

Annual leave and company pension. Ongoing training and development. Employee mentoring. Health and wellbeing support. Free flu jabs and on-site parking. Private dental and medical insurance.

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