PPE & Operational Equipment Logistics Operative in Rotherham, Yorkshire

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.

Location: Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1LZ

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week (Flexi Time)

Contract: Fixed Term, 3 Years

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

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are 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.

To be considered for this role you should have previous experience of:

• 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

You must possess:

• 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)

The key duties will include:

• 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

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

Closing date for applications is 23:59 hours on Sunday 28 June 2026. Interviews will be held Friday 10 July 2026.

We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT), and individuals with disabilities.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.