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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Deputy Logistics Manager

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Job summary

We are looking for an individual with proven knowledge of logistics and supply chain management to join our busy warehouse team at UHB's Meteor Park Distribution Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience managing a team to move into a role supporting the delivery of our core services, the wider trust and ICB.

This is a 12 month fixed term post and would suit someone already in a similar role who is looking for their next challenge or someone who is looking to hone their skills in a fast paced logistics setting.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be Responsible for day to day management of one of our shift teams, and will be required to rotate hours on a 3 weekly rota in-line with our other deputy logistics managers.

Their main role will be to support the Logistics Manager / Operations Manager and to be responsible for the effective management of Logistics Services at Meteor Park in relation to movement of materials from source to all areas currently serviced. Ensuring that services are managed professionally and making suggestions for improvement, and implementing new techniques, organising work schedules and manpower, developing new work models and training staff to carry out their duties whilst managing their personal development to achieve standards as required by national and trust guidelines.

The post holder will also be required to undertake lead responsibility as a member of the Logistics Service team as agreed with the Logistics Manager/Operations Manager, new developments, projects and other objectives relating to the Logistics and Warehousing services.

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

03 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

15039

Job locations

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Tasks Contiued: Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

As a member of the Logistics Service Management team the post holder will have day to day management responsibility for the delivery of the logistics service that will include any urgent requests. The post holder must ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in order that the service is effectively always provided. This will mean attending any Trust site over the shift period in operation, for the purposes of briefing, training and general management of staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Tasks Contiued: Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

As a member of the Logistics Service Management team the post holder will have day to day management responsibility for the delivery of the logistics service that will include any urgent requests. The post holder must ensure appropriate arrangements are in place in order that the service is effectively always provided. This will mean attending any Trust site over the shift period in operation, for the purposes of briefing, training and general management of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
  • NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience

Desirable

  • HND qualification and/or relevant experience
  • Degree level or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in one of the following services:
  • * Procurement / Purchasing
  • * Warehousing
  • Knowledge of professional procurement principles and supply chain management acquired through NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience
  • Inventory Control
  • Experience in the management of teams
  • Experience in Distribution Management
  • Understands principles of stock taking procedures

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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level
  • NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience

Desirable

  • HND qualification and/or relevant experience
  • Degree level or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in one of the following services:
  • * Procurement / Purchasing
  • * Warehousing
  • Knowledge of professional procurement principles and supply chain management acquired through NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience
  • Inventory Control
  • Experience in the management of teams
  • Experience in Distribution Management
  • Understands principles of stock taking procedures

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

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

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE

United Kingdom


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

United Kingdom


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

Steven England

Steven.England@uhb.nhs.uk

01213718316

Details

Date posted

03 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

15039

Job locations

Meteor Park Warehouse

Argyle Street

Aston

West Midlands

B7 5TE

United Kingdom


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