Night Ops Lead - Overnight Patient Logistics

Sciensus; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Yearly pay reviews

Annual company event

Refer a friend scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Discount & cashback portal

Private medical after 2 years

Training opportunities

Volunteer day

Online GP & wellness services

Job summary

Sciensus is seeking a Night Operations Lead to drive overnight depot activities and lead a team of drivers. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of medicines, coordinating handovers and maintaining systems like D365. A proactive approach and strong IT skills are essential.

You will work in a fast-paced, regulated environment, focusing on patient-facing time and continuous improvement of processes. A full-time, on-site role in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team in an operational or logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Operations Supervisor with depot management and overnight operations
• Monitoring driver routes and delivery adherence, escalating issues
• Managing arrival of overnight trunk deliveries, ensuring unload, exchanges, and returns processing
• Ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, and maintained to required standards (incl. GPHC cleaning)
• Maintaining accurate system updates in D365, including driver and vehicle data
• Carrying out depot security checks to ensure building safety and prevent unauthorised access
• Completing and distributing handover documentation to stakeholders
• Prioritising nurse deliveries to protect patient-facing time
• Using controlled documentation to report abnormalities and support compliance
• Driving clear communication and escalation processes to keep operations running smoothly
• Leading and supporting a team of drivers, ensuring engagement and performance

Skills

Team management

Organised under pressure

Communication skills

IT skills

D365 proficiency

Driving licence

MHRA/GDP/GPHC knowledge

Tools

MS Office

D365

Job description

Sciensus is seeking a Night Operations Lead to drive overnight depot activities and lead a team of drivers. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of medicines, coordinating handovers and maintaining systems like D365. A proactive approach and strong IT skills are essential.

You will work in a fast-paced, regulated environment, focusing on patient-facing time and continuous improvement of processes. A full-time, on-site role in the UK.