Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent of literacy and numeracy
• Valid driving licence qualification to reflect B entitlement and ability to drive manual cars, vans, and large 3.5 tonne vans in the UK

Desirable

• Reach Truck qualification (RTITB) accredited or equivalent
• Racking safety awareness course (SEMA approved or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Experience of safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted spaces, and traffic conditions.
• Able to drive a manual van up to 3.5 tonne in adverse weather conditions or for long periods of time
• Understanding of basic principles of stock rotation, and replenishment

Desirable

• Working in an NHS environment.
• Experience of using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience of inventory management and logistics processes.
• Previous experience driving in a multi-drop role.

Knowledge

Essential

• An awareness of NHS priorities
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations e.g. stock management, packing, despatch.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements when working in a warehouse environment.
• Maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Understanding how to maintain confidentiality/data protection
• Understand the needs of clients and ablet o deal tactfully and sensitively with concerns.

Desirable

• Experience of using warehouse equipment e.g. pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc

Skills

Essential

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
• Able to store and maintain manual and electronic records.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer focussed environment.
• Team player.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently.
• Able to secure and protect loads.

Other

Essential

• Able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
• Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks (lifting parcels, bags of specimens, equipment etc.), standing or walking for long periods.
• Willingness to work variable shifts.

Desirable

• Clean driving licence

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).