Job Summary
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.
This 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.
Main duties of the job
1. To work within a small team providing a stock picking, delivery, distribution and collection service within the Distribution Centre and around the Derriford Hospital site.
2. To make deliveries to offsite locations using departmental transport.
3. To offload (and load) delivery vehicles using the departmental forklift, and to move goods around the site using the forklift as required.
4. To provide basic support to other members of the Goods Inwards team in the event of sickness or absence.
About Us
We 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 posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year £23,615 Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-AM-A7064598
Job locations
NHS Jobs
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. Accept deliveries into UHP warehouse & Goods-In.
2. Carry out Forklift daily health & Safety checks.
3. Carry out Transport daily health & Safety checks.
4. To stow warehouse stock in line with Trust FIFO guidelines.
5. Pick and pack requested medical products as per agreed schedule and point of care requirements.
6. To be aware of stock expiry dates and ensure that shortest dated stock is issued first to customers.
7. To deliver caged/palletised/loose goods to all Trust units and departments, ensuring they are left as directed in a safe and appropriate place.
8. To ensure all required delivery paperwork is correctly sorted, completed, and filed by the end of each day.
9. To ensure all types of urgent deliveries are made as appropriate and directed.
10. To collect and return goods to Goods Inwards as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* 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.
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to GCSE level 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable
* Supply Chain / Logistics NVQ qualifications.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
* Attention to detail.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
NHS Jobs
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr