NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Supply Chain Area Manager

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified candidate to join our team as a Supply Chain Area Manager based at Bridgend Regional Warehouse.

The successful candidate will support the Regional Supply Chain Manager to help develop and implement services in relation to Warehousing.

The post holder will be responsible for the management of staff working within Bridgend Regional Warehouse.

The role is an integral part of the wider NHS and reliant on good engagement and relationships with others is essential.

The post holder will be expected to work at any of the Health Board sites and to fulfil any job allocated, commensurate with the grade. You must have the ability to travel between sites.

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

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically Warehousing, Management of staff and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.

The post holder will work closely with the wider management team to ensure that stock is managed effectively and in line with Organisational operational policies and procedures. The role will include but is not limited to the below:

Oversee the day-to-day running of Bridgend Regional Warehouse.

Manage stock control processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Lead, support, and develop warehouse staff, fostering a positive working environment and promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvements and innovation.

Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners across the NHS network.

Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained to the highest level.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate 'This is Our NWSSP' our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people.

Date posted

07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

043-AC191-1125

Job locations

NWSSP Bridgend Regional Warehouse

Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain and Logistics Management or demonstrable experience
Specialist knowledge of SCL&T planning/scheduling
Managing a busy and diverse department

Desirable

Recognised Health & Safety Qualification or demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

A good understanding of all legislation relevant to the Warehouse & Supply Chain service.
Experience in managing issues within the NHS
Detailed knowledge of Transport & Logistics

Desirable

Knowledge of Health & Safety processes and requirements

Skills

Essential

Logical approach to problem solving, able to identify appropriate route and make decisions within legislation, regulations & Trust procedures
Good interpersonal skills, able to establish productive working relations with colleagues, main external contacts, and where necessary, with patients and public
Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

Flexible approach according to the needs of the department
Methodical approach to administrative work

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain and Logistics Management or demonstrable experience
Specialist knowledge of SCL&T planning/scheduling
Managing a busy and diverse department

Desirable

Recognised Health & Safety Qualification or demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

A good understanding of all legislation relevant to the Warehouse & Supply Chain service.
Experience in managing issues within the NHS
Detailed knowledge of Transport & Logistics

Desirable

Knowledge of Health & Safety processes and requirements

Skills

Essential

Logical approach to problem solving, able to identify appropriate route and make decisions within legislation, regulations & Trust procedures
Good interpersonal skills, able to establish productive working relations with colleagues, main external contacts, and where necessary, with patients and public
Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

Flexible approach according to the needs of the department
Methodical approach to administrative work

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

NWSSP Bridgend Regional Warehouse

Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1UZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address

NWSSP Bridgend Regional Warehouse

Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1UZ

Employer's website

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