Supply Chain Assistant

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, 2gether Support Solutions prides itself on the delivery of high-quality Facilities, Property and Estates, Procurement, Equipment Management and Professional services.

We put customer service and quality at the heart of everything we do across all of our areas of expertise, from Cleaning and Catering to Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Encompassing five Hospitals across East Kent, (William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Buckland Hospital in Dover, Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone; and Kent and Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury), we are working hard to become an employer of choice by improving pay, and providing opportunities for learning and development in the workplace for all of our employees.

We have a great new opportunity to join our Procurement team here at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford (Kent) as a Supply Chain Assistant. Our Supply Chain Assistants perform the vital role of ensuring our wonderful front line and hospital teams have full stocks of crucial materials and equipment.

In this role, you will be part of a fast-paced team whose job it is to manage the ordering, delivery and storing of vital medical and non clinical equipment throughout the hospital site.

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.

You will be the first point of 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.

This job role will include the potential of working at other sites when needed.
- Strong teamwork mentality - it is key for this department for them to work so effectively. Team players wanted
- Previous experience using stock ordering systems or supply chain systems is beneficial but not essential for selection.
- You must be comfortable with manual handling
- Strong problem solvers
- IT and administrative skills are highly desirable. Any previous use of supply chain or logistics systems is advantageous.

Our Values:

- We pull together as one team to make a difference
- To deliver great support to patients and staff
- We find solutions, care about what we do and you can trust us
- We are proud of our work and know what we are here to do

Our Benefits:

- 25 days annual leave as standard plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy or sell up to 10 days annual leave each year
- Company pension
- Training and development opportunities including BICS courses, various management courses, apprenticeships, support to complete professional qualifications, and functional skills training
- Career progression
- Discount in selected high street retailers
- Onsite childcare facilities at our three acute sites
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Heavily Discounted Stagecoach Travel Cards
- Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured

**_We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date._**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,412.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: One location