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Band 2 Material Management Assistant

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 October 2026

7 days left

Job description

To assist with the operation of progressive Materials Management systems, including product location identity, stocktaking, requisitioning, receipt an...

1.To work with the materials management operatives and operations supervisor to identify a progressive and cost-effective solution to the materials management requirements of the areas identified within project plans.

2.To identify current product lines, their supply routes and establish the current usage and stock turn of the products and complete area stocktakes.

3.To identify each products current stock location and where appropriate agree any new or changes to locations.

4.To prepare all agreed product locations and label with necessary information and complete the movement of existing stock to new locations.

5.To identify and agree new stock levels and re-order levels for each product.

6.To establish the new stock value, surplus stocks and their value and expired stocks and their value.

7.To order standard and non-standard products using the latest handheld computer technology.

8.To order, receive, inspect and check all goods delivered to the area, reporting any discrepancies apparent and to arrange returns where necessary.

9.To check and put away received goods into correct stock locations in the area, ensuring stock rotation. Ensure prompt return of empty containers to the RDP.

10.To carry out a review of the effectiveness of the implemented Materials Management procedure, to include stock levels, stock locations, re-order levels and frequency of ordering.

11.To identify and report any savings achieved through Materials Management.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Qualifications

Essential: - *GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification), or demonstrable equivalent experience gained through work or training.

Experience

Essential

  • *An understanding of all Stores procedures e.g. stock control, bar coding, system ordering processes.
  • *Experience in working within a materials management environment example, warehousing / distribution or similar.

Desirable: - *Health & Safety Legislation.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *IT skills.
  • *Time management skills.
  • *Customer service skills.
  • *Good communication skills
  • *Self-motivated - able to work independently.
  • *Ability to use judgement and decision-making skills.
  • *Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
  • *Occasional need to travel to support other sites across University Hospitals Birmingham.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

30 September 2026

Last checked

2 October 2026

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About the employer

UHB
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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