Supply Chain Operative
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Walsall, WS2 9PSView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 November 2026
7 days leftJob description
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the ...
This role entails a range of supply chain duties that encompasses, delivery and distribution of goods using electric towing tugs, raising orders, stock receipting, stock delivery, stock management and stock replenishment. The post involves the use of computerised ordering systems and Microsoft Office Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Candidates should have good interpersonal and customer service skills, a good standard of written and verbal English, good organisational skills and be able to work as an effective team member together with a flexible and self-motivated approach to work.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
This post is based at the Manor Hospital in Walsall in the Regional Distribution Centre which is serviced by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust which is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist center for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Experience/knowledge to competently use Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- 3 GCSE grades of C or above
- Good standard of general edducation
Desirable: - NVQII in procurement or warehousing; - CIPS qualified
Experience
Essential
- Experience of stock control & stock control systems
- Experience in general warehousing duties
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
- Experience of handling customer telephone queries
- Experience of using purchase to pay to pay (P2P) systems
- Customer service experience
- Experience of receiving, checking and receipting stock
- Experience of raising or receipting purchase orders
Desirable
- Previous experience working within NHS Material Management
- Experience of handling and resolving customer queries
- Experience of working across boundaries to develop networks with key stakeholders
- Experience of NHS ordering systems
- Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
- Ability to understand, interpret and critically analyse data and information
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Positive mindset in respect of - Supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agreed objectives
- Experience of multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
- Customer friendly approach
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle queries/complaints effectively
- Ability to meet timescales.
- Flexible approach to work/adaptable/willing to cover for others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic/Positive/Self-motivated.
- Job involves manual labour - On-going requirement throughout the working day to manoeuvre, handle stock and materials in line with manual handling techniques
- willingness to embrace new ways of working
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
6 November 2026
Last checked
9 November 2026
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