4472 - Logistics Operative

As a Logistics Operative, you will ensure essential supplies and equipment are delivered safely and efficiently across Barnsley Hospital and its community locations. Working within Barnsley Facilities Services, you will keep services running smoothly by receiving, checking, storing and distributing goods, consumables and equipment to wards, departments and off-site locations.

You will drive Trust vehicles, complete daily safety checks, load and unload deliveries, maintain accurate records and ensure goods reach the right place at the right time.

You will work closely with colleagues, providing a responsive and customer-focused service. You will follow quality procedures and safe systems of work, including manual handling, health and safety, infection prevention, traceability and secure storage requirements. You will also help keep work areas clean, tidy and organised.

We are looking for someone reliable, flexible and organised, with a positive attitude, good communication skills and strong attention to detail. You will enjoy hands-on work and be confident working independently and as part of a team. In return, you will join a supportive organisation where your work helps colleagues deliver safe and effective patient care every day.

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Job Description for Logistics Operative

Please refer to the attached

Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and

Documents

Please refer to the

values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Please

note we reserve the right to close positions early

as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has

over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement

services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we

take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial

contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver

front line patient services.

are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support

services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride

in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS

standards.

We

believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the

heart of everything we do.

Our

vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate

benefit of public healthcare and beyond.

Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity

and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic

origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or

belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)

will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Team-player; - A diligent approach to work and attention to detail.

Skills and Abilities

Essential: - Be customer focused.; - Willingness to train (if not already qualified) as a fork lift truck driver

Experience

Desirable: - Previous experience of using computer based stock replenishment or supply systems.; - Previous experience of a logistics/distribution or retail environment.

Qualifications

Essential: - Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable: - Possess an NVQ level 2 in procurement or customer care, or be willing to study for the same.; - Forklift Qualification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential: - An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act.; - An understanding of the need for confidentiality.; - Knowledge of stores procedures.

Desirable: - Knowledge of inventory control systems.; - Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques.; - Knowledge of decontamination processes

Values