University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager

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Job summary

To be responsible for the effective leadership of Logistics service at the Warehouse distribution centre in relation to the movement of materials from source to all delivery points. Organising work schedules and manpower, developing new work modules and training staff to carry out their duties. To develop and implement the strategy for materials across the trust, providing an effective and professional Logistics service which continues to deliver on-going cost efficiencies and benefits. Undertake lead responsibilities as a member of the logistics service team as agreed by the Logistics Warehouse Manager in new developments, projects and other objectives relating to Logistics service. The post holder must ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in order that the service is effectively provided at all times, Briefings, training and general management of staff. Post holder will be responsible for ensuring Health and Safety internal Audits and checks are carried out across the logistics division

Main duties of the job

Oversee the Trust's supply chain and warehouse organization, ensuring efficient stock turn and the smooth flow of non-stock materials to end users.

Manage stock replenishment routines, receipt and delivery processes, and periodic reviews, With the support from Logistics inventory controller team.

Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of the workplace and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Prepare and implement workload schedules for performance monitoring of various supply chain activities.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1092815

Job locations

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience (E)
  • IOSH (institution of occupational safety and Health

Desirable

  • Expert knowledge of logistics strategy acquired by professional qualifications.
  • Degree level or equivalent qualifications
  • NEBOSH (National examination board in Occupational safety and Health

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in one of the following services:
  • Warehouse
  • Inventory Control.
  • Experience in the management of teams.
  • Experience in managing budgets
  • Experience in Distribution Management
  • Transport Fleet Management Planning

Desirable

  • Knowledge of operational procedures
  • Experience in Root Cause Analysis Experience of
  • working in a Hospital support services environment
  • Experience in liaising with senior stakeholders
  • Commercial awareness
  • Evidence of managing service/organisational change

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
  • Key holder for site premises
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience (E)
  • IOSH (institution of occupational safety and Health

Desirable

  • Expert knowledge of logistics strategy acquired by professional qualifications.
  • Degree level or equivalent qualifications
  • NEBOSH (National examination board in Occupational safety and Health

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in one of the following services:
  • Warehouse
  • Inventory Control.
  • Experience in the management of teams.
  • Experience in managing budgets
  • Experience in Distribution Management
  • Transport Fleet Management Planning

Desirable

  • Knowledge of operational procedures
  • Experience in Root Cause Analysis Experience of
  • working in a Hospital support services environment
  • Experience in liaising with senior stakeholders
  • Commercial awareness
  • Evidence of managing service/organisational change

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
  • Key holder for site premises

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

John Barrett

john.barrett@uhb.nhs.uk

01213717908

Details

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1092815

Job locations

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE


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