London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Job summary
The Supply & Distribution department based at Rainham provides medical equipment and consumables to front-line operations.
This role supports the Warehouse Manager and the Supply Chain Manager in running the distribution hub and warehouse, including line managing warehouse delivery operatives and medical consumable packing operatives.
As the first-line manager for warehouse and delivery operatives, the post holder is responsible for line management duties such as welfare support, sickness management, rotas, training, and conducting disciplinary investigations/hearings. The post holder is responsible for fulfilling a supervisor/manager rota, including unsocial hours such as late shifts and weekends.
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 staff supervision experience to ensure smooth daily LSU operations, meet performance metrics, comply with standards, and maintain a positive working environment for warehouse, delivery, and packing operatives.
Provide day-to-day staffing, ensure all rota lines are covered, and promote high standards of discipline in delivering the required service.
Ensuring all department records are maintained, including all mandatory workplace regulations such as Health & Safety and Fire Safety. Maintaining further records such as delivery schedules and stock inventory levels.
Maintain staff records such as absence, training, driving licences, and DBS, in line with the Trust’s standard KPIs.
Evidence of the promotion of high standards of discipline in delivering the required service.
Identify areas for improvement within the Logistics Support Unit and distribution environment and propose changes to inform service development and Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- 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)
Desirable
- Forklift Driver (must be willing to get a license)
- C1 / D1 driving licence
- Higher National Certificate in Management and Leadership or
- equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 1 year of driving experience with larger vehicles.
- Experience of stores/logistics/warehouse work
- Experience of supervising /Line Managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of driving in Central London
- Familiarity with inventory tracking, scanning equipment, and digital stock control systems.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Computer skills (Windows and MS Office) to create and use spreadsheets.
- Ability to plan effective and efficient routes and maintain pre-arranged schedules
- People skills and emotional intelligence.
- Knowledge of stores/logistics (to order and maintain stores)
Desirable
- Logistics Software & Systems: knowledgeable in Warehouse Management Systems and Transportation Management Systems for inventory and delivery management.
- Knowledge of London
- Understanding of the Ambulance Service
Personal Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload.
- Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds
- Ability to work with and lift heavy items in stores and to handle equipment where necessary
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
To apply for this job please visit londonambulance.tal.net.