Logistics Driver

***Logistics Driver**
- Vacancy Type- Police Staff- Area Command / Department- Business Services- Location- Gateshead- Contract Type- Permanent- Hours- Full Time- Salary Range- £25,098- Closing Date- 22/07/2025Role:
**Salary Band**1**,**£25,098** (including a Real Living Wage Supplement)**

**Location**: Pelaw**

**Hours/Contract**:**Full Time Permanent**

**Working for #TeamNP**
- Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.- As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.- As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.- Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.- Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.- Learn about our full benefits package**The role**
Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Business Services Department as a Logistics Driver.As a Logistics Driver you will provide a dedicated driving / logistic function for Northumbria Police to ensure the timely, safe and secure delivery of mail, PPE and forensic samples both within the force area and to nominated sites elsewhere wherever operational requirements dictate.**What**you’ll** do**Undertake driving duties on set routes to provide a professional delivery and collection service in relation to mail deliveries and ad-hoc tasking to support the in-house logistics service. This also includes providing a collection and delivery service to Stores, between property stores across the force estate.-
Provide a dedicated secure driving service in order to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the collection and delivery of forensic samples, including collection from custody suites to dedicated testing sites. This includes fingerprint bureau, shoe match and external facilities outside the force area.-
Collect digital forensic devices and equipment to ensure the prompt examination and presentation at court of evidence in a discreet and timely manner.-
To support other departments in delivering new ways of working, via the delivery of home working equipment to the work force this includes supporting Estates Department & Digital Policing with service requests.-
You will work a 37-hour week, covering the period 08:00 - 16:00 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexible daily hours.-
**What**you’ll** bring**You will need a full driving licence and able to drive manual vehicles including transit sized vans.-
Excellent communication skills.-
The ability to plan your route and deliver on time-
The flexibility to change plans at short notice due to weather/force needs-
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this role due to manual handling-
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.- **What we offer**26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays-
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme-
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave-
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs-
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)-
Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force-
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution-
Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts-
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers-
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets-
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.-
Access to gyms in some stationsSports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel-
Cycle to work scheme-
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