PPE & Equipment Logistics Operative
Location: Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1LZ + South Yorkshire Travel
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Flexi Time)
Contract: Fixed Term, 3 Years
Salary: £25,949* (Grade 2) *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are implementing a PPE & Asset management system across all stations, training locations and workshops. These roles support both the initial roll‑out and ongoing business as usual.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working within a logistics, stores or warehouse environment
- Use of stock control systems and inventory management
- Handling and distributing PPE & equipment in a timely and accurate manner
- Working within a health and safety regulated environment
Must possess
- Full UK Driving License
- Good organisational and time‑management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- IT skills (use of stock systems, email, data entry)
Key Duties
- Receiving, inspecting, storing and delivering PPE and operational equipment
- Tagging and re‑tagging where required various items of PPE and operational equipment
- Maintaining and updating accurate electronic records and inventory levels
- Preparing and distributing equipment to stations and departments
- Ensuring PPE compliance checks, cleaning coordination and repairs
- Supporting audits and stock takes
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organised work environment
Extensive daily travel within the service area and occasional visits to suppliers as required.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (pro‑rata) plus Bank Holidays; increases after 5 years to 32 days, with an extra day per year up to a maximum of 37 days
- Flexi time attendance scheme with an option to accrue up to 13 days per year
- Auto‑enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%
- Generous flexi time and agile working options for eligible staff
Diversity & Equality
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part‑Time/Job share working hours.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre‑employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information.
Application
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
No agencies please.
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