2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.
Supply Chain Assistants are at the heart of the hospital delivery system. Working within the procurement team, they perform a vital role ensuring that the hospital teams have full stocks of crucial materials and equipment. Working within a fast‑paced team, they manage ordering, delivery and storing of vital medical and non‑medical equipment and require good IT skills and comfort with manual handling.
Responsibilities
Supply Chain Assistants are responsible for providing a managed ordering and delivery/put‑away service to their customers. They manage a range of wards, departments and theatres, providing a full complement of consumable and reusable products on behalf of 2gether Support Solutions Ltd to its East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust customer, through effective supply chain management and a mixture of physical activity and administrative role. This consists of working to a strict schedule for the re‑order of products, using multiple ordering systems, and distribution and re‑stocking of deliveries via roll cages and trollies in line with manual handling policies. They work closely with 2gether staff and customer staff to ensure that the products provided meet technical requirements and are provided to agreed authorisation levels. They are the initial contact to deal with queries, requests and complaints from customers, and provide support and assistance on matters related to the wider Procurement Service where needed.
Qualifications and Skills
- Good communication skills
- Initiative and self‑motivation
- Good IT skills
- Comfort with manual handling
- Ability to manage multiple ordering systems and follow strict schedules
Working Hours
Permanent, full‑time position, Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
- Company pension
- On‑site childcare facilities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistant programme with Health Assured
- Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
- Subsidised bus pass
- Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
- Training and development opportunities
Equal Opportunities
Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
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