Band 2 Material Movement Operative

Job summary

To undertake all operational RDP duties

Associated with the ordering/requisitioning receipt and temporary storage of goods and their subsequent distribution to end-users in accordance with agreed procedures and delivery schedules.

Working hours 6:00 - 20:00

Location- Meteor Park.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

To receive, inspect and check all goods delivered to the RDP, reporting any discrepancies apparent from associated order copies and delivery receipt or documentation to be marked accordingly.

To accurately pick goods from shelves/racking at the RDP using authorised requisitions and suitable pack for issue to customers.

To oversee or assist in the unloading and loading of vehicles, marshalling or securing containers in an orderly manner on receipt, for return to supplier or distribution to end users.

To check and put away received goods into correct stock locations in the ward ensuring stock rotation.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good standard of literacy and numeracy. 

Experience

Essential

To have worked within a warehouse.

Will have an understanding of stock rotation and location systems.

Will have an understanding of barcode Systems

Will be able to prioritise picking tickets and requisitions to meet input and delivery schedules

To have a sound knowledge of item functionality

Additional Criteria

Essential

Will have proven computer/Keyboard skills.

Will possess good written and verbal communication skills.

Reliable.

Punctual.

Motivated.

Team Player.

Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

Will possess an up to date Fork-Lift Truck License. 

For help with your application, contact: 

Matthew Hunt 

matt.hunt@uhb.nhs.uk