Supply and Delivery Operative

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE; Exeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional ambulance service in Exeter is seeking a Supply and Delivery Operative to manage consumables and assist with deliveries to stations. The role includes checking goods for accuracy, processing orders, and supporting various operational processes. The ideal candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Free parking across Trust sites

Responsibilities

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

Job description

There has never been a better time to join the Trust's Supply and Delivery Service as a Supply and Delivery Operative. We have just introduced a new scanning system to manage the consumables both on site and out at station, so crews don't need to spend time ordering stocks from us. This is now done by us against agreed min/max stock levels.

Responsibilities

• 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 in the process of making changes to the ways in which we work in all areas to include Consumables, Pharmacy and Deliveries so as we are developing our service 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 the role and the Trust

Working for us is an experience like no other. 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 ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent 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, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• 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
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK