Logistic Assistant

at  Gloucestershire County Council

LOGISTIC ASSISTANT

Date: 10 Jan 2025
Job Location:Gloucester

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Logistic Assistant
• Job Location: Hempsted, Gloucester
• Salary: £25,584 - £26,835 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 02/02/2025
• Job Requisition Number: 10566

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for someone who is experienced in assisting with multi-drop van deliveries and has good geographical knowledge of Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience in warehouse procedures
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of working in a customer facing role

You may have experience as a Drivers Mate, Delivery Assistant, Loader/Driver Helper, Courier Assistant or Warehouse Operative.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. Read more about our Values on our website.
If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role!

GELS plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the distribution, delivery, installation, collection, maintenance and minor adaptations of medical and telecare equipment to support people being discharged from hospital and to help people to remain independent in their own home. The service is delivered on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire.
The main responsibility of this role is to work in a two-person crew by providing support and assistance to the driver in the distribution, fitting and collection of medical equipment to members of the public.

Other responsibilities include:

• Prepare the van for operation by inspecting its general condition, safety checks, checking fluid levels and tyre pressure, and obtaining or scheduling repairs with the transport team
• Load the van to deliver and collect in the most effective and efficient way
• Equipment collections are undertaken appropriately and additional items are added in the field
• Ensure infection control and personal protections guidelines are adhered to when undertaking your role
• Work with wider team colleagues to resolve issues
• Supporting the driver with fitting and installing equipment as detailed by health prescribers

This is an interesting and varied role within an established and supportive team, making a difference to people in Gloucestershire. You would be working alongside Logistic Officers (drivers), other Logistic Assistants, team leaders and an administration team.