Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Receipt & Distribution Officer

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Job summary

Due to the current post holder retiring in May 2025 we now have a vacancy within our Stores Department at HRI. As part of a locally based Receipt & Distribution/Materials Management Team based at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary the post holder will:

  • Ensure that goods obtained are received & distributed in the most efficient manner.
  • Manage the internal distribution of printer consumables.
  • Prepare and receipt electronically delivered goods/services.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to the Materials Management Team.

Main duties of the job

  • Receive goods from suppliers and NHS Supply Chain daily ensuring that these are promptly offloaded, receipted and distributed to thecustomer.o Receipt and query using the Trust's computerised purchase order system (iProc)o Resolve basic customer queries/complaints.o File and upkeep of appropriate records on behalf of the customers in accordance with audit procedures.o Ensure that repairs and parcels for return or collection are dealt with in the appropriate manner and liaise with customers/suppliers as required.o To undertake all duties to the required standards of cleanliness and security, observing fire precaution, Health and Safety at Work andreporting of any defects to the immediate line manager.o Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of products.o Work closely with other members in the Materials Management Team at HRI and the wider Procurement and Supplies Department.o Contribute to the development and performance of the Receipt & Distribution Team and to the Trust's business plan by personallyparticipating in training and development activities, and by suggesting areas of change within the department.o Develop and maintain strong relationships with all service users.o When required, provide input and assistance in introducing new

About us

At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Medical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:

  • Fully managed estate and building maintenance
  • Medical engineering/equipment maintenance/ decontamination
  • Procurement advice, guidance and governance
  • Capital project management
  • Transport
  • Grounds maintenance.
  • Portering
  • Catering
  • Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)

All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.

Details

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,663 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-CHS1530

Job locations

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3JF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team to receipt in parcels and deliveries which are for multiple delivery locations across the HRI site.

  • The successful applicant must be flexible together with a team centered approach.
  • Skills and confidence to have the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Able to work under pressure to meet the daily deadlines of an extremely busy department.
  • Good level of computer literacy as there will be daily access to a range of supporting IT solutions
  • The role involves a significant amount of manual handling, loading & unloading of cages and using pallet trucks.
  • The successful applicant must be reliable, punctual, motivated, committed, be able to multi task and build relationships.
  • Exposure to dust, dirt, ward smells, inclement weather. Transportation and storage of contained hazardous substances.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a team to receipt in parcels and deliveries which are for multiple delivery locations across the HRI site.

  • The successful applicant must be flexible together with a team centered approach.
  • Skills and confidence to have the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
  • Able to work under pressure to meet the daily deadlines of an extremely busy department.
  • Good level of computer literacy as there will be daily access to a range of supporting IT solutions
  • The role involves a significant amount of manual handling, loading & unloading of cages and using pallet trucks.
  • The successful applicant must be reliable, punctual, motivated, committed, be able to multi task and build relationships.
  • Exposure to dust, dirt, ward smells, inclement weather. Transportation and storage of contained hazardous substances.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Prioritization and organisation skills
  • Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use the telephone in a professional and confidant manner
  • Good keyboard skills and IT literate
  • Ability to work on own initiative and apply common sense
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Desirable

  • Resolving delivery discrepancies

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in warehousing or receipt and distribution work
  • Commercial awareness
  • Marshalling and using pallet trucks
  • Knowledge of how to use e based receipting systems

Desirable

  • Understanding of the role as part of the P2P process
  • Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 passes grades A-D at GCSE level including Maths & English
  • 2 years relevant logistics / clerical experience
  • Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, COSHH awareness training

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further study
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Prioritization and organisation skills
  • Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use the telephone in a professional and confidant manner
  • Good keyboard skills and IT literate
  • Ability to work on own initiative and apply common sense
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent customer service skills

Desirable

  • Resolving delivery discrepancies

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in warehousing or receipt and distribution work
  • Commercial awareness
  • Marshalling and using pallet trucks
  • Knowledge of how to use e based receipting systems

Desirable

  • Understanding of the role as part of the P2P process
  • Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 passes grades A-D at GCSE level including Maths & English
  • 2 years relevant logistics / clerical experience
  • Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, COSHH awareness training

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further study

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3JF


Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3JF


Employer's website

https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supply Chain Lead - HRI

Dan Wilson

dan.wilson@cht.nhs.uk

01484355356

Details

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,663 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-CHS1530

Job locations

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3JF


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