Band 2 Material Movement Operative
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Job summary
There is an opportunity available to join a forward-thinking Logistics and Supply Chain team based in Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
This role is a key position within the operational profile of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
The Logistics Team is recruiting a Material Movement Operative in a very busy service yard area.
We have a position working 37.5 hours per week over 7 days, between 12:00 -- 20:00.
The role will involve:
*Collecting, handling and management waste materials from Theatres and other wards and areas.
* Collecting, handling and management and clean/dirty Theatre instruments.
*Delivering stock, linen, bread and milk and post to designated areas on roll cages/pallets/trolleys.
*Delivering pharmacy to wards and departments.
* Assisting Theatres store: delivering and putting away stock, general housekeeping.
* Driving company 3.5t vehicle.
The opportunity is available across two sites, the successful applicant will work systematically to ensure just in time delivery to all operational areas, whilst striving to continuously improve the service offered by the Logistics and Supply Chain Team as a whole.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and time management skills. We are looking for a team player who is willing to adapt to different roles within the department at short notice where required.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will be.
* Assisting Theatres store: delivering and putting away stock, general housekeeping.
*Collecting, handling and management waste materials from Theatres and other wards and areas.
* Collecting, handling and management and clean/dirty Theatre instruments.
*Delivering stock, linen, bread and milk and post to designated areas on roll cages/pallets/trolleys.
*Delivering pharmacy to wards and departments.
* Any other tasks requested by Management.
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
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £25,272 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1099994
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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