RaceTrack Logistics Operative

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Name Jason Kelly

Position Logistics Manager

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Shortlisting Date: 24/07/2026

Interview Date: 27/07/2026

Job Summary

Join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Racetrack Logistics Operative (Band 2) and play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient flow of supplies, equipment and essential items across our hospital sites. Working as part of the Trust’s Logistics and Supplies service, you will contribute to the “Racetrack” delivery system, ensuring that wards and departments receive the resources they need to provide outstanding patient care. Based within one of the UK’s largest teaching hospital trusts, this role is integral to keeping clinical services running safely and effectively every day.

We are looking for motivated, reliable and hardworking individuals who take pride in delivering an excellent service. You will be organised, physically fit, able to work as part of a team and committed to providing a high standard of customer service. In return, you will join a supportive and inclusive organisation with opportunities for training, development and career progression, where your contribution will make a real difference to patients, staff and visitors across the Trust.

Why you should join our Team

The Racetrack Team plays a crucial role in supporting patient care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust by ensuring that wards, departments and clinical areas have the supplies and equipment they need, when they need them. As part of the Racetrack delivery service, you will join a friendly, dedicated and hardworking team that takes pride in providing a reliable and responsive service across our hospital sites. Every day is different, offering a varied and active role where teamwork, communication and a shared commitment to service excellence are at the heart of what we do.

What makes our team special is the direct impact we have on patient care, even though we work behind the scenes. We foster a supportive environment where colleagues are respected, encouraged and given opportunities to develop their skills. If you are looking for a role where you can be part of a close-knit team, stay active throughout the working day and make a meaningful contribution to one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that is valued, trusted and essential to the successful operation of the Trust.

What you will bring to the role

No. Criterion Essential/Desirable

Previous experience of stores collection, stock movement, or distribution duties

Essential

Demonstrates commitment to delivering a high-quality service

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills

Essential

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Essential

Customer-focused approach and commitment to service delivery

Essential

Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

Essential

Ability to adapt to change and work flexibly

Essential

Capability to undertake strenuous physical tasks and meet the demands of the role

Essential

Evidence of excellent time-keeping, reliability and professional approach

Essential

Previous NHS, logistics, post room or healthcare support experience

Desirable

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.