Band 2 Materials Management Assistant – Logistics and Warehouse

Company: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Apply for the Band 2 Materials Management Assistant – Logistics and Warehouse
Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Job Summary


Materials Management Assistant


University Hospitals of Birmingham is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in the country, serving a diverse population across Birmingham, East and North, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and South Staffordshire. Comprising 4 acute hospital sites (Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull), a range of community services and Birmingham Chest Clinic; the Trust also runs several smaller ‘satellite’ units ensuring patients can be treated closer to home.


We are currently seeking to employ a Materials Management Assistant to join a well-established team to undertake all operational duties associated with ordering medical and non-medical goods at the Heartlands site. The post holder will also ensure the goods are delivered to the wards and departments in a timely manner and put away within the agreed location.


For more information, please contact Mark Dolphin, Logistics Operations Supervisor.


TEL – 0121 424 3637


Email – Mark.Dolphin@uhb.nhs.uk


Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required


The post holder will support the delivery of logistics and materials management services across the hospital sites. This will include assisting with daytoday materials management activities at ward, department and bulk stock locations to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.


The role will involve receiving, storing, replenishing and distributing medical consumables and other supplies, including ordering stock and nonstock items from the UHB Distribution Centre or approved suppliers, in line with local procedures.



  • Ensure delivered goods are checked, stored and rotated correctly within ward, department or stock locations, in accordance with stock management procedures.

  • Participate in stocktaking and support the investigation of delivery shortages or discrepancies, reporting findings to senior colleagues.

  • Support the timely, safe and secure distribution of goods to wards and departments in line with agreed delivery schedules.

  • Provide operational cover within receipt and distribution activities when required, ensuring work is carried out in accordance with customer care standards and materials management procedures.

  • Use a range of manual handling techniques to move, lift, carry and position stock, consumables and supplies safely in accordance with Trust procedures and training.

  • The role involves a combination of officebased work, time spent in ward stock rooms and receipt and distribution areas, and occasional outdoor working in all weather conditions.


About Us


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.


Job Description


Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description


Person specification


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



  • Occasional need to travel to support other sites across University Hospitals Birmingham.


Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


For Help With Your Application, Contact


Mark Dolphin


mark.dolphin@uhb.nhs.uk


01214243636


Pay scheme


Agenda for Change


Band


Band 2


Salary


£25272.00 to £25272.00 Yearly


Contract


Permanent


Working pattern


Full-Time, Flexible Working


Reference number


304-9017720


Job locations


Trustwide


Mindelsohn Way


Birmingham


West Midlands


B15 2TH


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Posted: August 15th, 2026