Warehouse Operative/Driver

Salary: £31,132 per annum

Grade: FRS B

Salary range: £31,132 – £36,723 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 30 January 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

An opportunity has arisen in the Logistics function of the Operations Support Group (OSG) as a Warehouse Operative/Driver. We are looking for an organised person with excellent interpersonal skills to join our diverse and multi-skilled logistics team at the London Fire Brigade Operations Support Centre (OSC). This position is split between time working as a Warehouse Operative and Day Van Driver based on the demands of the organisation.

Whilst at our Croydon warehouse at the OSC, the post holder will receive and dispatch deliveries, pick and pack stock items, and interact with suppliers and internal clients. Working to tight deadlines to ensure essential items reach their destination to schedule, ensuring our fire and rescue service remains operational.

When operating as a driver, the post could be dispatching from Croydon OSC, or covering other routes commencing from Park Royal, or Barking, and will cover a specific region of stations to deliver everything from safety and emergency kit to stationary and toilet roll – everything our locations will need to stay “on the run” and to protect the people of London.

We are seeking people who:

• Can work with accuracy, plan and prioritise work with the ability to adapt to changing situations and have experience of using stock management systems as well as general office IT packages such as Word and Outlook.
• Have a “can do” attitude and can work to resolve issues independently when appropriate.
• Experience liaising with internal and external clients to resolve issues satisfactorily.
• Have experience of driving vans, planning, and adapting routes, and making multiple daily deliveries.
• Are confident in safe manual handling procedures carrying weights of over 5kg and no greater than 20kg.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
• Hold a clean current UK driving licence (LGV preferable but not essential).
• Experience of working in both a warehouse environment as well as a delivery driver would be advantageous, but we would welcome applications from those who may have excelled in one of these positions rather than both of these areas.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

• Experience of working in a stores environment and moving heavy items safely.
• Experience of driving vans, planning routes and making multiple daily deliveries.
• Organisational skills in order to plan and prioritise work, to meet deadlines and to work with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills in order to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team, and to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un‑submitted applications cannot be accepted. Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e‑mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessments for this role is due to take place week commencing 23 February 2026 at the Operations Support Centre in Croydon. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.