Logistics Assistant - Cumbria
The closing date is 17 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Logistics Assistant with 2 positions available within the Cumbria Area of the North West Ambulance Service.
The postholder will be responsible for providing logistics support in an operational sector within Cumbria with base locations at CARLISLE & DISTINGTON, making sure that vehicles, equipment, & consumables are available for frontline staff. This role has been designed to assist & maintain the safe and effective deployment of ambulance resources by ensuring the operational environment is well-supported. The role is to work closely with operational managers, fleet department & clinical teams to maintain high standards of preparedness & support service resilience across their designated sector/area.
We have organised some support sessions for those interested in this role to enable better understanding of this role the application and process.To book your place please click the link below to select a date & time you wish to attend & you will be emailed a link to join your selected session.https://forms.office.com/e/q8X7JgyDs8
The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, & a commitment to high standards. The logistics assistant will be required to hold a full driving licence appropriate for driving an ambulance & may be required to work across locations in the sector/area. This role involves physical work, coordination of tasks& a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, emergency healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
The ability to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff & to work collaboratively with other logistic assistant postholders is required to support efficiency, enhance service delivery, operational effectiveness & foster a cohesive working environment.
The successful post holder will report to the relevant Group Manager & work in close contact with the local leadership team. You will undertake a range of duties including routine vehicle readiness checks, ensuring vehicles are clean, fuelled, roadworthy & appropriately equipped.
Restocking of consumables, coordination of equipment servicing, & supporting the fleet team to coordinate vehicle movements for maintenance, deep cleaning, or other operational requirements. Coordination of vehicle movement will include driving ambulances & rapid response type vehicle of both the traditional type engine & electric type vehicles.
You will support the local operational team with the ordering of consumables & the unpacking of stores orders on arrival at stations & undertake inventory checks & support the resolution of any discrepancies.
Ensure all medical equipment is clean, functional, in-date and appropriately stored. Support the calibration, servicing, & repair of medical equipment by liaising with appropriate internal departments and external suppliers. Identify & remove faulty or expired equipment & ensure timely reporting & replacement
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Details
Date posted
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
242-4813
Job locations
Cumbria
Carlisle and Distington
CA14 4PJ
Employer details
Employer name
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Cumbria
Carlisle and Distington
CA14 4PJ
Employer's website
https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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