London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Warehouse Team Leader

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

The purpose of this role is to support the Supply Chain Manager (responsible for distribution) in maintaining and running the distribution hub and warehousing estate including line managing the warehouse and delivery operatives. The post holder needs to ensure systems are in place to enable the incoming delivery, storage, and distribution of equipment, consumables, linen, uniform and other supplies to front line operations

Please note we may close this advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

Main duties of the job

Use experience of staff supervision to ensure a smooth daily warehouse operation including meeting performance metrics, ensuring compliance & standards and ensuring a good working environment for the warehouse and delivery operatives.
Day to day provision of staffing ensuring all rota lines are covered
Ensuring all department records are maintained including all mandatory work place regulations such as Health & Safety and Fire Safety. Maintaining further records such as delivery schedules and stock inventory levels. Maintaining staff records such as absence, training, driving licenses and DBS, in line with Trust's standard KPIs.
Evidence of the promotion of high standards of discipline in delivering the required service.
Timely and constructive feedback to team members as and when required

About us

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.

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

308-CORP-3224

Job locations

Logistics Support Unit

Unit 7 Segro Park

Rainham

RM13 8HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description under documents to see the full list of roles and responsibilities of this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description under documents to see the full list of roles and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

At least a NVQ Level 3- e.g storage and warehousing, Team Leader or must enrol onto course upon commencement of role and successfully complete
Higher National Certificate in Management and Leadership or equivalent
Full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
GCSE English and Maths C or above or 4-9 grades, Functional skills level 2, (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

1 year of driving experience
Experience of driving larger vehicles
Experience of stores / logistics / warehouse work
Experience of supervising /Line Managing staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
Ability to plan effective and efficient routes
Ability to maintain pre-arranged schedules
Basic computer skills (Windows and MS Office)
Ability to use spreadsheets
Ability to undertake equipment training
Ability to maintain records (manual and electric)
Knowledge of stores / logistics
Ability to order and maintain stores
Ability to schedule equipment maintenance

Person Specification

Qualifications, Accreditations, Education

Essential

At least a NVQ Level 3- e.g storage and warehousing, Team Leader or must enrol onto course upon commencement of role and successfully complete
Higher National Certificate in Management and Leadership or equivalent
Full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
GCSE English and Maths C or above or 4-9 grades, Functional skills level 2, (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

1 year of driving experience
Experience of driving larger vehicles
Experience of stores / logistics / warehouse work
Experience of supervising /Line Managing staff

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
Ability to plan effective and efficient routes
Ability to maintain pre-arranged schedules
Basic computer skills (Windows and MS Office)
Ability to use spreadsheets
Ability to undertake equipment training
Ability to maintain records (manual and electric)
Knowledge of stores / logistics
Ability to order and maintain stores
Ability to schedule equipment maintenance

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

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Logistics Support Unit

Unit 7 Segro Park

Rainham

RM13 8HY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Logistics Support Unit

Unit 7 Segro Park

Rainham

RM13 8HY

Employer's website

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