Job summary
The London Ambulance Service (LAS) are investing into the new Supply & Distribution department which will give the LAS a brand new warehouse, brand new asset management system and a new team structure to support one of the busiest ambulance service in the world.
The role of the Warehouse & Delivery Operative is to assist in the preparation of essential products and equipment for delivery; checking they are correctly picked, packed and ready for distribution in a timely and effective manner. You will be required to move stock around the warehouse to ensure maximum efficiency and to ensure stock is rotated to prevent waste. Use plant machinery if qualified to do so such as a reach truck and/or fork lift.
You will be required to complete deliveries to LAS premises across Greater London on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis and use technology to scan in items for end to end stock tracking and management.
Main duties of the job
Warehouse and Delivery Operative
- Behaving consistently with the values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism
- Routinely undertake warehouse duties in a safe, effective and efficient manner, commensurate with the post, as directed by warehouse Team Leader
- All post holders will be expected to be proactive in identifying service development opportunities within the warehouse and distribution environment.
- Undertake all driving duties associated with the delivery and collection of equipment.
- Undertake the delivery and collection of medicines across the trust in accordance with the legal requirements for the transportation of controlled drugs.
- Use technology to book in medicines, consumables and equipment using the stock management system
- Undertake all statutory and mandatory training in line with trust policy.
About us
Applicants must have a full manual driving license with no more than 3 penalty points. A full, valid C1 license is required for the role.
Fork Lift training will be provided upon commencement of the role if not already obtained.
Selection Process
- Candidates will need to attend an assessment centre in London (End of March 2021 and times TBC).
- If successful, you will be invited to interview on Microsoft Teams (online) 2-4 days after the assessment centre.
Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Applicants will be required to undertake a DBS prior to starting the role
We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role covers a 24 hour period of deliveries therefore the post holder will be required to cover shifts on nights, weekends and during public holidays.
This role will be based at our brand new warehouse at Segro Park, Rainham, RM13 8HY from June 2021 but the role will initially start at Deptford, SE8 5HY to help with the transition from one site to another.
- The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of excellent clinical care for patients by having the right equipment and products available at the right place at the right time.
- The post holder will be required to assist in the preparation of essential products and equipment for delivery; checking they are correctly picked, packed and ready for distribution in a timely and effective manner.
- Move stock around the warehouse to ensure maximum efficiency and to ensure stock is rotated to prevent waste. Use plant machinery if qualified to do so such as a reach truck and/or forklift.
- They will aid in the maintenance of an accurate stock control system within the warehouse, ensuring that products and equipment are labelled and stored in the correct place.
- They will support by undertaking an accurate stock level by recording movements in and out of the warehouse.
- The post holder will be required to complete deliveries to LAS premises on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis and use technology to scan in items for end to end stock tracking and management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role covers a 24 hour period of deliveries therefore the post holder will be required to cover shifts on nights, weekends and during public holidays.
This role will be based at our brand new warehouse at Segro Park, Rainham, RM13 8HY from June 2021 but the role will initially start at Deptford, SE8 5HY to help with the transition from one site to another.
- The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of excellent clinical care for patients by having the right equipment and products available at the right place at the right time.
- The post holder will be required to assist in the preparation of essential products and equipment for delivery; checking they are correctly picked, packed and ready for distribution in a timely and effective manner.
- Move stock around the warehouse to ensure maximum efficiency and to ensure stock is rotated to prevent waste. Use plant machinery if qualified to do so such as a reach truck and/or forklift.
- They will aid in the maintenance of an accurate stock control system within the warehouse, ensuring that products and equipment are labelled and stored in the correct place.
- They will support by undertaking an accurate stock level by recording movements in and out of the warehouse.
- The post holder will be required to complete deliveries to LAS premises on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis and use technology to scan in items for end to end stock tracking and management.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- Full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
- C1 driving licence
- Good level of education (Maths / English)
- Fork Lift & reach truck license holder or be willing to work towards gaining license (City & Guilds Fork Lift truck Operations or equivalent-Level 2)
Experience
Essential
- 1 year of driving experience
- Experience of driving larger vehicles
- Experience of stores / logistics / warehouse work
Desirable
- Experience of driving around London
- Experience of using forklift and reach vehicles
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions and to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Basic computer skills
- Use of data / spreadsheets
- Knowledge of stores / logistics
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Awareness of demands on clinical responders within the LAS
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Mature and responsible outlook
- Flexible approach and dynamic
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to plan own workload and often as an individual
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- Full manual driving licence (no more than 3 penalty points)
- C1 driving licence
- Good level of education (Maths / English)
- Fork Lift & reach truck license holder or be willing to work towards gaining license (City & Guilds Fork Lift truck Operations or equivalent-Level 2)
Experience
Essential
- 1 year of driving experience
- Experience of driving larger vehicles
- Experience of stores / logistics / warehouse work
Desirable
- Experience of driving around London
- Experience of using forklift and reach vehicles
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow instructions and to work on own initiative
- Good communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Basic computer skills
- Use of data / spreadsheets
- Knowledge of stores / logistics
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Awareness of demands on clinical responders within the LAS
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Mature and responsible outlook
- Flexible approach and dynamic
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to plan own workload and often as an individual
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.
