The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Materials Technician

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

The Central Stores team is looking to appoint a Materials Technician who will be an integral member of the team, providing support to Wards, Departments, regional GPs and Healthcare Services.

The successful applicant will have a goodstandard of numeracy and literacy skills as they will be required to use warehouse managementsystems and applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word. Previous experience of working within Logistics is desirable.

The post holder will routinely be required to engage and communicate, both electronically andverbally, in a professional and diplomatic manner with a wide range of people, including Trust staff and suppliers.

They must be comfortable working as part of a team whilst being physically robust and flexible in approach and work effectively independently in a busy store's environment.

Main duties of the job

Process requisitions including data entry as required.
Monitor stock availability, delivery times and dates and initiating remedial action as required.
Process and monitor uplifts/returns and ensure credits are expedited.
Process requests for unscheduled deliveries.
Respond to catalogue queries from customers on product details, availability, etc
Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
Provide relevant data to Stores Management.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-MTT-294

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4/A-C)
Computer skills

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Good Keyboard skills with a working knowledge and experience of Excel and Word

Desirable

Knowledge of warehouse management systems
Previous experience of working within logistics

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4/A-C)
Computer skills

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Good Keyboard skills with a working knowledge and experience of Excel and Word

Desirable

Knowledge of warehouse management systems
Previous experience of working within logistics

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Apley Castle

Telford

TF1 6TF

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)