Retail Logistics Assistant


Company:	Devon Air Ambulance Trust
Salary:	£15,778.87 per annum
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 8PY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Advert

Salary: £15,778.87 per annum (based on a FTE of £26,298.12 per annum)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week – flexible, but will include weekends and bank holidays

Location: DAA Warehouse in Marsh Barton Exeter

Duration: Permanent

* Do you enjoy hands-on work and being out and about across Devon each day?

* Are you confident driving a van and keen to use your skills to support a lifesaving charity?

* Are you someone who enjoys meeting shop teams, volunteers, and supporters while delivering great service?

* Do you have experience in logistics, delivery, retail support, or a similar hands‑on role?

The Role

Our Retail Logistics Team has an exciting opportunity to come and work with us as part of our Retail Team, based at our DAA

Warehouse in Marsh Barton Exeter. We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Retail Logistics Assistant to join us. You will be

responsible for driving the charity’s transport for logistics purposes including loading and unloading items, assisting in the

delivery and collection of stock, promotional materials and equipment from across our Charity Shops in Devon, to support the

retail operation. Daily tasks will include:

* Driving the Charity's vehicles including a van around Devon.

* Physical ability to perform manual handling and lifting when required, ensuring safety standards are met.

* Providing cover in the absence of the Retail Logistics Support Officer (RLSO).

* Liaising with staff, volunteers, fundraisers and members of the public to arrange collections and deliveries.

* Maintaining accurate records of stock movement and stock holding.

* Assisting and supporting RLSO with managing collections and deliveries of stock for shops, promotional literature, materials

and equipment, in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated and has excellent interpersonal communication and customer care skills. Previous

experience in a similar role is required with good problem-solving ability and a readiness for the ever-changing challenge that is

charity retailing!

If you are looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to the local community, we want to hear from you!

The Package

£13.45 per hour. As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service

- Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave

- Buying annual leave

- Paid time off for fertility treatment

- Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions

- Occupational sick pay scheme

- Counselling and financial wellbeing services

Find out more about your benefits here [https://careers.daat.org/benefits].

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

More Information and How to Apply

To apply, please visit our careers page here [https://careers.daat.org/], scroll down to 'Retail Logistics Assistant' and click

'Apply for this job'.

The closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Monday 28 September 2026.

Interviews will be held at our DAA Warehouse in Marsh Barton, Exeter on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, or speak to one of the Retail team, please contact us at

recruitment@daat.org [recruitment@daat.org].

What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate here

[https://careers.daat.org/our-interview-process].

Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive

and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support

candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their application, for example to improve clarity, structure, or

presentation. However, we value authenticity and expect candidates to retain accountability for the content of their application,

and for all submissions to reflect the candidate’s own experience and skills and be an honest representation of their

capabilities. Please be assured that we do not use AI to make shortlisting or hiring decisions.

*Please note that interview dates are likely but are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and references.

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of

applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please

submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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