Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Apprentice Logistics Assistant

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Stores and Distribution Team within our Procurement Department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, would like to be involved in the logistics side of the hospital, who will be willing to work towards and achieve an NVQ level 2 in warehousing.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Stores and Distribution Team within our Procurement Department at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, would like to be involved in the logistics side of the hospital, who will be willing to work towards and achieve an NVQ level 2 in warehousing.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7403387

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.

Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please emaildbth.apprentices@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.

Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.

Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria: Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers

*If you are currently undertaking this apprenticeship or have previously completed this apprenticeship or equivalent programme of study please do not apply for any further eligibility queries please emaildbth.apprentices@nhs.net

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience using computer software packages

Desirable

  • Have had some work experience; paid, unpaid, voluntary, school work experience placement

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths A* - D or equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake and complete the level 2 Warehousing and Storage qualification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to develop effective working relationships
  • Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic
  • Excellent communication skills
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience using computer software packages

Desirable

  • Have had some work experience; paid, unpaid, voluntary, school work experience placement

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths A* - D or equivalent
  • Willingness to undertake and complete the level 2 Warehousing and Storage qualification

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Ability to develop effective working relationships
  • Good interpersonal skills-ability to converse, negotiate and convince on the basis of clear understanding and sound logic
  • Excellent communication skills

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 details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Stores and Distribution Manager

Chris Weston

christopher.weston2@nhs.net

07598559472

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-7403387

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Supporting documents

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