Band 2 Material Movement Operative
The closing date is 26 July 2025
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the receipt, storage and distribution of clinical and non-clinical products and to ensure accurate, timely picking and packing of orders. To operate as per trust policies and SOP's in order to provide and efficient and effective Logistics service to the end user.
Main duties of the job
1.To undertake all operational warehouse and/or Receipt and Distribution Point duties in accordance with agreed operating procedures (SOP's) at any distribution point serviced by the Trust for which appropriate training will be provided if necessary.
2.To inspect, check and report any defect or damaged goods/ supplies received to the Logistics Management in a timely manner.
3.To monitor and assist in unloading and loading of vehicles in a safe manner, ensuring adequate security of goods is maintained at all times according to legal requirements.
4.To ensure Health and Safety, COSHH, Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act and Regulations, Weight Restrictions and local operating procedures are followed at all times ensuring that adequate security of goods is maintained at all times.
5.To ensure daily delivery schedules/delivery point times are always met.
6.To check and put away receipted goods in to correct stock locations ensuring stock rotation principles are followed as per SOP undertaking stock replenishment duties.
7.To accurately pick goods and suitably pack for issue to the customer as per SOP.
8.To carry out stock taking duties as required on supplied goods or containers and assist in the investigations of shortages / discrepancies.
9.To operate mechanical aids in a responsible manner, carry out safety checks and ensuring that both equipment and working areas are safe, clean and tidy and reporting any deficiencies to the Logistics Management team.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
23 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £24,465 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1095032
Job locations
32-34 Melchett Rd
32 - 34 Melchett Road
Kings Norton
West Midlands
B30 3HY
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
32-34 Melchett Rd
32 - 34 Melchett Road
Kings Norton
West Midlands
B30 3HY
Employer's website
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