PPE & Operational Equipment Logistics Operative – South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

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PPE & Operational Equipment Logistics Operative

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 3 Years (Potential for contract to become permanent pending budget approval)

Salary: Grade 2 (£25,949)
Note:
* To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.

Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Flexi Time Scheme: accrue up to 13 extra days off a year (pro-rata) on top of your annual leave.

Key Benefits: 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays (36 days holiday a year). Increasing with length of service to a maximum of 37 days per year plus Bank Holidays (45 days holiday a year). A range of other great benefits including free on-site gyms, many enhanced family friendly policies, access to emergency service discounts, and the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Work Pattern: Mon – Fri (flexi time)

Location: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Rotherham Workshops

About the role: South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) are seeking two motivated and reliable PPE & Equipment Logistics Operatives to join our newly formed dedicated PPE & Equipment Logistics Support function within the Technical Services Team. SYFR is in the process of implementing a PPE & Asset management system across all stations, training locations and workshops; with these roles supporting both initial roll out and ongoing business as usual.

The role will include extensive daily travel within the service area and occasional visits to suppliers as required.

• Previous 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.

• 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).

• 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.

For more information about the role contact David Taylor (Technical Services Manager) on