About this role
Job summary
Interview Date: 19th October 2026
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Logistics Operative to join our team, helping ensure that essential equipment, supplies and services reach the right place at the right time across Barnsley Hospital and our community locations.
The role supports multiple services including Medical Engineering, Decontamination, Procurement and Facilities, making you a vital part of keeping healthcare services running smoothly.
No two days are the same. From receiving and distributing deliveries to transporting equipment and supplies between sites, you'll play an important role in supporting patient care. You'll work with a wide range of colleagues, drive Trust vehicles and help ensure high standards of safety, quality and customer service are maintained.
We're looking for someone who
Holds a full UK driving licence
Has great organisational skills and attention to detail
Is reliable, flexible and customer focused
Works well independently and as part of a team
Experience in logistics, distribution, or similar would be beneficial, but most importantly we're looking for a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
In return, you'll join a supportive team that values respect and teamwork, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the services that support patient care every day.
Join us and help keep Barnsley Hospital moving.
Shift is mainly Monday to Friday, 16.00 20.00, but at times, some flexibility might be required.
Main duties of the job
As a Logistics Operative, you will ensure essential supplies and equipment are delivered safely and efficiently across Barnsley Hospital and its community locations. Working within Barnsley Facilities Services, you will keep services running smoothly by receiving, checking, storing and distributing goods, consumables and equipment to wards, departments and off-site locations.
You will drive Trust vehicles, complete daily safety checks, load and unload deliveries, maintain accurate records and ensure goods reach the right place at the right time.
You will work closely with colleagues, providing a responsive and customer-focused service. You will follow quality procedures and safe systems of work, including manual handling, health and safety, infection prevention, traceability and secure storage requirements. You will also help keep work areas clean, tidy and organised.
We are looking for someone reliable, flexible and organised, with a positive attitude, good communication skills and strong attention to detail. You will enjoy hands-on work and be confident working independently and as part of a team. In return, you will join a supportive organisation where your work helps colleagues deliver safe and effective patient care every day.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that Level A roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
About us
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.
BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards.
We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description for Logistics Operative
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes Essential
Team-player A diligent approach to work and attention to detail.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Be customer focused. Willingness to train (if not already qualified) as a fork lift truck driver
Experience Desirable
Previous experience of using computer based stock replenishment or supply systems. Previous experience of a logistics/distribution or retail environment.
Qualifications Essential
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Possess an NVQ level 2 in procurement or customer care, or be willing to study for the same. Forklift Qualification
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act. An understanding of the need for confidentiality. Knowledge of stores procedures.
Desirable
Knowledge of inventory control systems. Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques. Knowledge of decontamination processes
Values Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important. Please describe in around 100 words: How you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.
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 Barnsley Facilities Services
Address Gawber Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)