Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Central Stores Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital, as a Materials Technician - we have multiple vacancies at each site. The post holder will be an integral member of the logistics team, providing materials support to SaTH Wards, Departments, regional GPs and Healthcare Services. They will be expected to have a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills as they will be required to use warehouse management systems and applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word. The post holder will routinely be required to engage and communicate, both electronically and verbally, in a professional and diplomatic manner with a wide range of people, including Trust staff and suppliers. They must be comfortable working as part of a team whilst being physically robust and flexible in approach and able to effectively work independently in this busy store's environment. Main duties of the job Process Ward / Depts' requisitions from within Stores stock or by placing demands on the NHS Supply Chain and process credits for any return of stock. Check receipts for damage and accuracy to paperwork ensuring any discrepancies are recorded. Respond effectively to customer queries regarding stock availability, product details, supply chain difficulties etc. Deliver products and equipment to Wards & Depts within SaTH; select, collate, pack and send Orders to the wider Healthcare community. Undertake periodic formal review and report on stock levels within Wards and Depts. Maintain accurate records, filing and reports. Provide advice on storage and stocking levels for products and data as required to Stores Management. Prepare, check and pack goods for internal or onwards distribution. Communicate effectively on a routine basis with other Trust colleagues in relation to Trust's requirement for goods. Identify areas of potential improvements in the delivery of the job and inform management of any Health and Safety concerns immediately. About us As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families. The Main Stores Team consists of dedicated staff committed to providing the optimal service and support to patients, colleagues, and the Trust. They stay motivated with an internal culture of camaraderie, inclusivity, and a drive for improvements to service delivery. The Team is fully supportive of the Trust's vision for the future putting patients at the heart of everything we do, underpinned by its principles and values. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-MTN-128-A Job locations The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or CIPS Foundation (or equivalent). Manual Handling training (with appropriate certification) Desirable Proven experience of stock control/materials management systems within NHS. Attainments Essential Proven stock control/material management experience. Experience in handling & moving heavy roll - cages & packages. Desirable Experience of stock control /materials management systems within NHS. General knowledge Essential Knowledge of materials management processes & procedures and use of data capture and ordering systems Special Aptitudes Essential Ability to analyse data, make decisions and own & resolve problems Good keyboard skills - ability to produce Excel spreadsheets, Word documents using Microsoft Software Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or CIPS Foundation (or equivalent). Manual Handling training (with appropriate certification) Desirable Proven experience of stock control/materials management systems within NHS. Attainments Essential Proven stock control/material management experience. Experience in handling & moving heavy roll - cages & packages. Desirable Experience of stock control /materials management systems within NHS. General knowledge Essential Knowledge of materials management processes & procedures and use of data capture and ordering systems Special Aptitudes Essential Ability to analyse data, make decisions and own & resolve problems Good keyboard skills - ability to produce Excel spreadsheets, Word documents using Microsoft Software Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and the Princess Royal Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)