Job summary The Logistics Team are a dedicated team providing essential logistics services to support the hospital's daily operations. From uniforms and stationery to postal services, we ensure seamless support for hospital staff and departments. Main duties of the job We're looking for a Logistics Assistant to join our dynamic team. You'll play a key role in ensuring efficient operations across three main areas: Uniform Services: Fitting, ordering, and supplying uniforms for hospital staff, while managing recycling of old uniforms. Postal Services: Sorting and preparing mail, running franking machines, and coordinating with Royal Mail and couriers. Stationery Supplies: Managing and distributing stationery items to meet the hospital's needs. Why Join Us? This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a vital service in a supportive environment. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence. If you're motivated, organised, and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1786 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English IT literate, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and also email and internet use Experience Desirable Previous experience in a post room Previous experience within a logistics environment Previous customer services experience Additional Criteria Essential Physically able to carry out the duties required Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths and English IT literate, conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and also email and internet use Experience Desirable Previous experience in a post room Previous experience within a logistics environment Previous customer services experience Additional Criteria Essential Physically able to carry out the duties required 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)