Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Logistics Operative

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

Logistics Operative Band 2 - 37.5 Hours per week

Working as a Logistics Operative within the logistics Team, you will be responsible for varied roles within the department including the delivery and collection of post, stores, linen and movement of stores throughout the site and externally to trust partners, as well as the internal and external movement of waste.

The role requires a punctual, hardworking and friendly individual with a positive team based can do attitude.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Facilities, to join our Logistics Team as a Logistics Operative.

Your role will be varied and include collecting and delivering samples from pharmacies, post and supplies to and from healthcare facilities across the North West.

Deliver goods and linen throughout the hospital site.

Removing waste across the site, both internally and externally.

The movement of stores to and from the Trust from Community partner sites.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-AR-25-7626673

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education or Equivalent Experience.
  • Education & Qualifications
  • Full Clean driving licence. Must provide at interview

Desirable

  • Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to carry out instructions accurately
  • Ability to follow procedures

Desirable

  • Familiar with the local geographical area

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within the NHS or busy environment

Desirable

  • Proven experience driving /delivering goods.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Able to prioritise own workload and to work without direct supervision.
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education or Equivalent Experience.
  • Education & Qualifications
  • Full Clean driving licence. Must provide at interview

Desirable

  • Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to carry out instructions accurately
  • Ability to follow procedures

Desirable

  • Familiar with the local geographical area

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within the NHS or busy environment

Desirable

  • Proven experience driving /delivering goods.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Able to prioritise own workload and to work without direct supervision.
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Support Service Manager

Matthew Wilson

matthew.wilson@stockport.nhs.uk

01614192562

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-AR-25-7626673

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Supporting documents

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