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Barnsley Facilities Services 4472 - Logistics Operative

The closing date is 11 October 2026

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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.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,624 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M9163-4472E-09-2026

Job locations

Gawber Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glassworks

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW

United Kingdom

Health on the High Street

Alhambra Centre

Cheapside

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1SB

United Kingdom

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

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

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

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

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.

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)

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Decontamination Manager

Jayne Swift

[email protected]

01226431357

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,624 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M9163-4472E-09-2026

Job locations

Gawber Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Community Diagnostic Centre

8 The Glassworks

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1GW

United Kingdom

Health on the High Street

Alhambra Centre

Cheapside

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 1SB

United Kingdom

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