Inventory Operative
About this role
Transport and Inventory Operative – Northwest Merseyside / Manchester / Warrington
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Northwest Merseyside / Manchester / Warrington areas (Field-based)
Salary: £27,750 per annum plus excellent benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular (Includes weekday shifts, out-of-hours working, weekends, bank holidays, and overtime as required based on operational needs)
Job ID: 312470
Ready to impact a better future?
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with vital support services to connect reliable, community-focused logistics professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are currently recruiting a dedicated Transport and Inventory Operative to join our Asylum Accommodation and Support Services (AASC) team across the Northwest region.
In this fast-paced, field-based role, you will help deliver essential transport and logistics operations. From transporting service users and household goods to maintaining vehicle safety standards and accurate inventory records, your work directly supports individuals and families across the community.
What You’ll Do
As a Transport and Inventory Operative, your responsibilities will include:
Driving & Transport: Safely drive company vehicles to transport service users, dependent children, furniture, household goods, and other items across the region.
Vehicle Compliance: Conduct routine vehicle inspections, arrange servicing and MOT appointments, and promptly report any defects.
Logistics & Administration: Complete accurate journey documentation and use internal IT systems for reporting and daily tasks.
Health & Safety: Conduct dynamic risk assessments, adhere strictly to UK driving regulations, and support emergency or contingency response activities when required.
Communication: Maintain clear, effective communication with operational teams, stakeholders, and external agencies.
What We Are Looking For
Licence: A full UK Category B driving licence is essential.
Driving Knowledge: A strong understanding of UK driving regulations and safe driving practices.
Core Competencies: Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
IT Literacy: Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other internal IT systems.
Personal Attributes: Organised, reliable, and deeply committed to delivering high service standards with care and professionalism.
Vetting and Checks
This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance (verifying identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record). Depending on specific requirements, additional formal Security Clearance may be needed. Candidates will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: £27,750 per annum.
Leave & Pension: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy up to 5 additional leave days each year), and an up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
Training & Career Development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (over 60 options available), mentoring, and internal progression pathways.
Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 24/7 virtual GP service, and 30% off at managed leisure centres.
Perks & Community: Savings across ~1,000 retailers, a paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving via the Payroll Giving Scheme, and active employee inclusion networks.