Supply and Delivery Operative

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car leasing scheme

Free parking across Trust sites

Staff networks

Wide range of discounts across the UK

Holiday entitlement 27 days + BHs, up

Job summary

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Exeter is seeking a Supply and Delivery Operative to ensure timely stock delivery across Trust sites. You will process orders, check deliveries, issue stock, and maintain accurate inventory while protecting confidentiality during transit.

The role includes delivering goods, planning routes, and supporting vehicle maintenance. There is scope for progression across the Trust and in patient-facing or support roles with NHS development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs.
• 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 and Excel.
• Experience of database use.
• Competent in Access Experience in Stores Processes and Systems.

Responsibilities

• Process orders, check deliveries, issue stock and keep inventory records up to date.
• Prepare and deliver goods across Trust locations and ambulance stations, plan routes and maintain records.
• Handle Morphine Sulphate when authorised and assist with safe disposal of expired medicines.
• Respond to enquiries, assist with project work and help maintain the delivery vehicle.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

2 years driving experience

Office experience

Word

Excel

Access

Stores processes and systems

Education

GCSEs

Category C1 on Driving Licence

2 years general office experience or equivalent

Tools

Database use

Job description

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Supply and Delivery Operative

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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.

The role of the Supply and Delivery Operative is also a gateway to the organisation with opportunities to develop your career with us either within the Supply and Delivery Service or the wider Trust in both patient-facing and a variety of support roles.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Supply and Delivery team, you will help ensure Trust sites receive the supplies and equipment they need to operate effectively. This includes processing orders, checking deliveries, issuing stock and keeping inventory records accurate and up to date. You will also support stocktakes and reconciliations, investigating any differences and helping the team maintain an efficient and cost-effective approach to stockholding and distribution.

A key part of the role involves preparing and delivering goods across Trust locations and ambulance stations. Deliveries may range from medical supplies and medicines to post, patient clinical records and sensitive IT or communications equipment. You will plan practical routes, complete the necessary vehicle and journey records, and take responsibility for keeping all items safe, secure and confidential while in transit.

Where appropriately authorised, you may also collect, handle and distribute Morphine Sulphate, as well as support the safe disposal and recording of out-of-date medicines in line with legal and Trust requirements.

Alongside these responsibilities, you will respond to enquiries, assist with project work and help maintain the delivery vehicle. You will provide cover for the Supply and Delivery Controller when required, ensuring the service continues to run smoothly.

About us

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.

• 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.

Alternative formats of our vacancies are available upon request to [e-mail] . Accessibility statement available upon request.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs
• 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 and Excel
• Experience of database use
• 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.

Employer name

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Skypark South Stores

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

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