University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Materials Management Assistant-Logistics

The closing date is 28 January 2026

Job summary

Materials Management Assistant

University Hospitals of Birmingham is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in the country, serving a diverse population across Birmingham, East and North, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and South Staffordshire. Comprising 4 acute hospital sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull), a range of community services and Birmingham Chest Clinic; the Trust also runs several smaller 'satellite' units ensuring patients can be treated closer to home.

We are currently seeking to employ a Materials Management Assistant to join a well-established team to undertake all operational duties associated with ordering medical and non-medical goods at the Good hope site. The post holder will also ensure the goods are delivered to the wards and departments in a timely manner and put away within the agreed location.

For more information, please contact Kelly Bundonis, Logistics Supervisor.

TEL - 0121 424 7626

Email - Kelly.Bundonis@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

To work with the materials management operatives and operations supervisor to identify a

progressive and cost effective solution to the materials management requirements of the

areas identified within project plans.

To identify current product lines, their supply routes and establish the current usage

and stock turn of the products and complete area stocktakes.

To identify each products current stock location and where appropriate agree any

new or changes to locations.

To prepare all agreed product locations and label with necessary information and

complete the movement of existing stock to new locations.

To identify and agree new stock levels and re-order levels for each product.

To establish the new stock value, surplus stocks and their value and expired stocks

and their value.

To order standard and non-standard products using the latest hand held computer

technology.

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

15 January 2026

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

304-9014270

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Good basic education in Mathematics and English GCSE standard/equivalent
  • * Two years previous experience related to the key tasks contained within the Job Description.

Experience

Essential

  • * 12 months working within a function related and the using or ordering of medical consumables
  • * To prioritise workload.
  • * Stock location and rotation.
  • * Two years working in a materials management environment.
  • * Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) so as to enable order downloads.
  • * Customer care and building customer relationships

Desirable

  • * To have a sound knowledge of item functionality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Good basic education in Mathematics and English GCSE standard/equivalent
  • * Two years previous experience related to the key tasks contained within the Job Description.

Experience

Essential

  • * 12 months working within a function related and the using or ordering of medical consumables
  • * To prioritise workload.
  • * Stock location and rotation.
  • * Two years working in a materials management environment.
  • * Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) so as to enable order downloads.
  • * Customer care and building customer relationships

Desirable

  • * To have a sound knowledge of item functionality.

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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

Gary Peacock

gary.peacock@uhb.nhs.uk

01214247143

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

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

304-9014270

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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