Supply Chain Assistant

Job title:

Supply Chain Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a small friendly team which provides a logistics delivery service, based at our Distribution Centre Estover Plymouth and Derriford HospitalThis post will work as part of the logistics team that picks, drives and delivers goods from our Distribution Centre to all 11 hospital floors, covering duties from 07:30 to 17:00. Demonstrable experience working in a goods-inwards / stock control situation would be a distinct advantage, as well as good IT skills, as the team will be using the Trust’s electronic stock control system to capture electronic signatures.The ability to work on own initiative (prioritising own workload if necessary) is a key element of this role. Applicants would need to be physically fit as the post involves moving, lifting and delivery of medical consumables.This post also requires a current driving license, and a forklift license would be an advantage, though training can be provided.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Main duties of the jobTo work within a small team providing a stock picking , delivery, distribution and collection service within the Distribution Centre and around the Derriford Hospital site.To make deliveries to offsite locations using departmental transport.To offload (and load) delivery vehicles using the departmental forklift, and to move goods around the site using the forklift as required.To provide basic support to other members of the Goods Inwards team in the event of sickness or absenceAbout usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Date posted20 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year £22,383 Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number216-YM-A6911189Job locationsNHS JobsDerriford HospitalPlymouthPL6 8DHJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• Accept deliveries into UHP warehouse & Goods-In
• Carry out Forklift daily health & Safety checks.
• Carry out Transport daily health & Safety checks.
• To stow warehouse stock in line with Trust FIFO guidelines.
• Pick and pack requested medical products as per agreed schedule and point of care requirements.
• To be aware of stock expiry dates and ensure that shortest dated stock is issued first to customers.
• To deliver caged/palletised/loose goods to all Trust units and departments, ensuring they are left as directed in a safe and appropriate place.
• To ensure all required delivery paperwork is correctly sorted, completed, and filed by the end of each day.
• To ensure all types of urgent deliveries are made as appropriate and directed.
• To collect and return goods to Goods Inwards as required.

For further details please see the attached JD. Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• Accept deliveries into UHP warehouse & Goods-In
• Carry out Forklift daily health & Safety checks.
• Carry out Transport daily health & Safety checks.
• To stow warehouse stock in line with Trust FIFO guidelines.
• Pick and pack requested medical products as per agreed schedule and point of care requirements.
• To be aware of stock expiry dates and ensure that shortest dated stock is issued first to customers.
• To deliver caged/palletised/loose goods to all Trust units and departments, ensuring they are left as directed in a safe and appropriate place.
• To ensure all required delivery paperwork is correctly sorted, completed, and filed by the end of each day.
• To ensure all types of urgent deliveries are made as appropriate and directed.
• To collect and return goods to Goods Inwards as required.

For further details please see the attached JD.Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Previous demonstrable experience of dealing with customers
• Demonstrable experience of working in a store / Goods inward environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word

QualificationsEssential

• Educated to GCSE level 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• Supply Chain / Logistics NVQ qualifications

Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Full drivers license

Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Previous demonstrable experience of dealing with customers
• Demonstrable experience of working in a store / Goods inward environment

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word

QualificationsEssential

• Educated to GCSE level 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• Supply Chain / Logistics NVQ qualifications

Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Full drivers license

Expected salary

Location

Plymouth

Job date

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:35:25 GMT

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