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Logistics Team Leader

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Sunderland, SR4 7TP

Salary

£27,471 to £29,313

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Choice Procurement Services and lead a dedicated logistics team that plays a vital role in supporting hospital...

You will join a

busy and supportive Inventory and Logistics Team responsible for ensuring

essential supplies are delivered safely, efficiently and on time across the

organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines team

supervision, customer service, operational coordination and continuous

improvement within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

We are looking

for an individual with supervisory or team leadership experience, ideally

within logistics, stores, inventory management or a similar operational

environment. You will have strong organisational skills, the ability to

prioritise competing demands and the confidence to make decisions in a busy

service.

The successful

candidate will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and the

ability to motivate and support colleagues to achieve high standards of

performance and customer service. Experience of using IT systems and

maintaining accurate records is essential, while experience within the NHS or

healthcare logistics would be advantageous.

In return, you

will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and logistics expertise

within a team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

The role offers variety, responsibility and the chance to make a real

contribution to the smooth running of hospital services. The post requires

physical activity, travel across sites and the ability to work flexibly to meet

service needs.

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory or Leadership experience.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a stores environment.
  • Previous Inventory Management experience.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • An understanding of inventory management theory and benefits, stock control procedures, delivery routes, manual handling.
  • An understanding of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
  • An understanding of a largescale public sector Inventory Management IT systems: NHS Supply Chain eDC and other healthcare Inventory Management systems as appropriate.
  • An understanding of an Automatic Data Capture (ADC) Unit IT Systems and other handheld stock control systems as appropriate.
  • An understanding of purchase order IT systems: Oracle Cloud Finance and Procurement System and other healthcare P2P systems as appropriate.
  • Develop an understanding of Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, Purchasing procedures and Public Procurement regulations as they relate to their own work.
  • Knowledge of storekeeping principles through appropriate training courses provided by the Skills Development Network.
  • Develops an understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
  • Be able to work unsupervised.
  • Be able to motivate and manage a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Ability to think clearly and remain calm under pressure.

Desirable

  • A general understanding of Inventory management theory and benefits, stock control procedures, delivery routes, manual handling.

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Physically fit, being able to regularly lift and handle loads without mechanical assistance and heavy loads in cages/barrows.

Values/Core Behaviours

Essential

  • A flexible approach required fulfilling duties in an environment where urgent requests are common.
  • Prepared to undertake necessary training (continuous development) commensurate with the requirements of the job and be able to cascade this training to colleagues.
  • Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours.
  • Team Player.
  • Flexible.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of storekeeping principles through having completed, NVQ level 3/Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)/Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport(CILT) qualification or equivalent level of experience and knowledge.

Desirable

  • ECDL or equivalent.
  • Hold a full UK driving licence.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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About the employer

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

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