Materials Handler

Job summary Working to provide a timely and efficient distribution service throughout the hospital and to all end users of the service.
Working in a fast pace environment with the emphasis on providing a goods inwards and outwards delivery service.
Working within a warehouse environment with the emphasis on providing a goods delivery service throughout the hospital.
A physical role delivering all medical consumables, stationary and equipment throughout the hospital and ensuring that the Goods Inwards department is meeting Health & Safety requirements.
Main duties of the job To assist in the efficient, effective and prompt receipt and distribution of goods and services provided by the Materials Management service.
Ensuring all deliveries are recorded and a signature upon delivery is retrieved for auditing purposes.
Provide cover for all roles within the Materials Management facility including Goods Inwards and Housekeeping.
Maintain the physical environment within Goods Inwards to provide a safe, clean and efficient way of working within a busy unit .
To be fully conversant with the Procurement Departments operational policies and procedures to ensure that the receipting and stores services comply with these requirement About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
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Job description Job responsibilities 1.
To assist in the efficient, effective and prompt receipt and distribution of all goods and services.
Ensuring all goods taken in are recorded sufficiently and clearly in line with the departments goods handling process.
2.
To maintain the physical environment of the stores in a clean, efficient and safe way consistent with good warehouse practice.
3.
Ensure loaned NHSSC cages are delivered to correct location and returned for collection.
4.
Provide general assistance within the Materials Management department as may be required.
5.
To undertake any other duties as required by the Materials Manager or Materials Supervisor.
6.
To be fully conversant with the Procurement Departments operational policies and procedures to ensure that the receipting and stores services comply with these requirements.
7.
Provide cover for Goods Inwards and Housekeeping stores when required.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education, to include English and Maths GCSE's or equivalent Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a warehouse / stores environment or similar Goods Inwards and distribution experience Skills Essential Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to effectively prioritise own workload Ability to work to deadlines accurately Ability to undertake manual handling Desirable Knowledge of hospital layout