Warehouse & Delivery Operative
The closing date is 16 December 2025
Job summary
The Supply & Distribution department of the London Ambulance Service has invested in a new warehouse, inventory system and team structure to support one of the busiest ambulance services in the world.
The department is responsible for the supply of medical consumables, response bags and pouches, equipment and medicines packs to ensure frontline vehicles are stocked and available to respond to emergency calls. As a Warehouse & Delivery Operative you will play a key role in supporting frontline operations.
Your role will be split between warehouse and driving duties and we need people with warehouse and driving experience who can work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
You will be expected to work a rotating shift pattern covering 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year including Bank Holidays. Shifts will run from our Rainham and Hither Green sites. You will be required to work from both sites.
Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check prior to starting.
Please note we may close this advert early if we receive high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Warehouse & Delivery Operative are:
o Behaving consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
o Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism
o Routinely undertake warehouse duties in a safe, effective and efficient manner, commensurate with the post, as directed by warehouse Team Leader
o All post holders will be expected to be proactive in identifying service development opportunities within the warehouse and distribution environment.
o Undertake all driving duties associated with the delivery and collection of equipment, medical consumables and PPE
o Undertake the delivery and collection of medicines across the trust in accordance with the legal requirements for the transportation of controlled drugs.
o Use technology to "book in" consumables and equipment using the stock management system.
o Undertake all statutory and mandatory training in line with trust policy.
About us
Our vision is to deliver outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed for everyone in London, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategy 2023-2028 outlines how we plan to achieve this, and is centred upon three missions focused on:
- Our care- delivering outstanding emergency and urgent care whenever and wherever needed.
- Our organisation- being an increasingly inclusive, well-led and highly skilled organisation people are proud to work for.
- Our London- using our unique pan-London position to contribute to improving the health of the capital.
To achieve these three missions we have set ourselves 50 commitments to deliver over the next five years. In developing these ambitious commitments, we have engaged extensively both inside our organisation, with our partners and with our patients, and we have analysed population trends and horizon scanned the future.
Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum incl' HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
308-CORP-3155
Job locations
Logistics Support Unit, Rainham
Consul Avenue
Rainham
RM13 8HY
Employer details
Employer name
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Logistics Support Unit, Rainham
Consul Avenue
Rainham
RM13 8HY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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