Logistics Assistant
Could you join our Charity and support our logistics and stores team?
Location: Northampton, NorthamptonshireSalary: From £23,605 per annum, pro rata
7 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Working at St Andrew’s Healthcare
St Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare service. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.You will find a welcoming, inclusive culture here, inspired by the shared values of our team. Everyone has their part to play in the amazing work we do.
Your role with us
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team supporting the logistics function with key tasks including portering services, general warehouse duties and the processing incoming and outgoing mail, with our central stores. You will also be responsible for the recharging of the postal and newspaper services to internal function therefore require a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook and some driving/delivery duties.
Your profile- You will be of smart appearance with a polite and courteous manner, enjoy working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively.
- You must hold a full clean driving licence. (for business insurance purposes must be over 21)
- The role requires a level basic IT skills to include Excel
- Must be able to undertake physical tasks, lifting, bending and twisting
- Be able to work with a degree of autonomy
- A fork lift truck licence would be desirable but not essential
The post holder will be required to work flexible working hours and be able to work 5 out of the 7 Days, this will include a week of late shift 10am to 6pm and 1 in 5 weekend shifts.
Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications.On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds.
Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.