Logistics Operative

Company: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Apply for the Logistics Operative
Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

A vacancy has arisen for a Logistics Operative, based within Procurement Department. The post-holder will be employed and managed by Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Applicants will also have effective communication skills and hold a flexible approach to working practices. Ideally applicants should have experience of working within a team and have experience in the control of stock levels although this is not essential.


Applicants should be an effective team player with the ability to use their initiative to resolve day-to-day issues. Ideally applicants will also possess experience and knowledge of Materials Management and Receipt and Distribution systems although this is not essential.


To assist in providing an efficient and effective Receipt and Distribution service to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust wards and departments, minimising end user input in order to improve focus on patient care.


ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT


To provide procurement and supply chain services to a broad range of departments.


To deliver measurable savings from revenue expenditure to support STH and SCH Cost Improvement Programme.


To develop internal supply chain processes for the benefit of other departments.


You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.


The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department’s Logistics teams take responsibility for delivering essential medical consumables and other items to the whole Trust.


For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Scott Webster Job title: Deputy Head of Logistics Email address: scott.webster1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0114 2267037

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: August 9th, 2026