Supply and Delivery Operative

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambulance service trust is seeking a Supply and Delivery Operative in Exeter. Responsibilities include managing goods, coordinating uniform, and delivering products across the Trust. Candidates must have at least 4 GCSEs, 2 years of driving experience, and a Full Driving Licence. This full-time role offers structured working hours and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday per year

Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime

Free parking across Trust sites

Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence with a maximum of 3 points.
• A minimum of 2 years driving experience.
• Experience in Stores processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Taking in goods and checking for accuracy.
• Coordinate and issue uniform stocks.
• Delivering goods out to stations including pharmacy products.

Skills

Driving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Competency in Word

Competency in Excel

Competency in Access

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or Equivalent

Category C1 on Driving Licence

2 years general office experience or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Supply and Delivery Operative at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 07 October 2025.

Main duties

Supply and Delivery Operative main duties include:

• Taking in goods, checking for accuracy.
• Coordinate and issue uniform stocks.
• Assist with the dispatch of requisitions for Pharmacy, Consumables and other items.
• Processing orders both in house and at station level.
• Delivering goods out to stations, to include pharmacy products.
• Supporting the returns and disposal processes.

We are making changes to how we work in Consumables, Pharmacy and Deliveries and are looking for committed people to be based from Skypark Site in Exeter, to receive deliveries, pick orders and carry out deliveries to stations across the Trust. Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30.

About us

We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day. We remain committed to providing the best possible care for all our patients, reflected in our five-year strategy focused on continually improving patient care. The role is based in Exeter, a city with excellent transport links and a vibrant mix of shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples" lives, we would love to hear from you.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs including Maths and English or Equivalent
• Full Driving Licence with a maximum of 3 points
• A minimum of 2 years driving experience
• Category C1 on Driving Licence
• 2 years general office experience or equivalent
• Competent in Word, Excel and Database
• Competent in Access
• Experience in Stores processes and systems

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.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Skypark South Stores

Unit 1-9 De Havilland Road, Skypark, Clyst Honiton