NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Supply Chain Operative

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. We currently have a vacancy to oversee a project team delivering the roll out of a new inventory management system to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.The base for the post will be NHS Regional Stores, Denbigh but will involve travel around North Wales sites.

Main duties of the job

Assisting in the rollout of a new inventory management team to hospital sites across North Wales

Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system.

Ensuring effective stock levels are held

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC189-1125

Job locations

Denbigh Regional Stores

Colomendy Industrial Estate

Denbigh

LL16 5TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing/Customer Service organisation, the ordering of goods, inventory management and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.

The roles will cover but will not be limited to the additional tasks below.

Assisting in the rollout of a new inventory management team to hospital sites across North Wales

Planning the rollout of the project in line with expectations and objectives set by the Health Board and NWSSP

Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system

Training new users

Ensuring effective stock levels are held

Tracking benefits of the rollouts and scheduling reviews

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicants will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing/Customer Service organisation, the ordering of goods, inventory management and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.

The roles will cover but will not be limited to the additional tasks below.

Assisting in the rollout of a new inventory management team to hospital sites across North Wales

Planning the rollout of the project in line with expectations and objectives set by the Health Board and NWSSP

Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system

Training new users

Ensuring effective stock levels are held

Tracking benefits of the rollouts and scheduling reviews

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Warehousing experience
  • Previous Customer Service experience

Desirable

  • Experience of using handheld scanners

Qualifications

Essential

  • Have or working towards Warehousing and Distribution NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Quality systems and procedures
  • Working knowledge of Inventory Management Systems

Skills

Essential

  • IT Literate
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Able to travel to other sites as requested
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Warehousing experience
  • Previous Customer Service experience

Desirable

  • Experience of using handheld scanners

Qualifications

Essential

  • Have or working towards Warehousing and Distribution NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Quality systems and procedures
  • Working knowledge of Inventory Management Systems

Skills

Essential

  • IT Literate
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Able to travel to other sites as requested

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Denbigh Regional Stores

Colomendy Industrial Estate

Denbigh

LL16 5TA


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

Denbigh Regional Stores

Colomendy Industrial Estate

Denbigh

LL16 5TA


Employer's website

https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Materials Management Business Partner

Ian Jones

ian.r.jones@wales.nhs.uk

07890632266

Details

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC189-1125

Job locations

Denbigh Regional Stores

Colomendy Industrial Estate

Denbigh

LL16 5TA


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