Customer Services Stores Operative

About the role

The NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a permanent Customer Services Stores Operative to support storage and distribution across Ayrshire & Arran. You will be responsible for delivering supplies to multiple sites while ensuring cost‑effective and safe operations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an efficient storage and distribution service for the health board.
• Drive a 7.5 tonne vehicle with tail lift to deliver orders to various locations.
• Assist with unloading goods from the National Distribution Service.
• Follow digital tachograph regulations and complete required documentation.
• Participate in corporate induction and mandatory training modules.

Required profile

• Valid UK driving licence (C1 category) with current CPC qualification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake health‑ and safety training, including COSHH, infection control and fire safety.

Required skills

• C1 category driving licence
• CPC driver qualification
• Digital tachograph operation
• Tail‑lift vehicle operation
• Manual handling equipment operation
• Knowledge of COSHH risk assessments and safe systems of work

What we offer

• Permanent contract within the NHS
• Full‑time hours (36 hours per week from April 2026)
• Access to NHS training and development programmes