Supply Chain Distribution Officer

A Barts Health post based at the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre, supporting the Supply Chain Business Partner with administration, organisation and project work. Much of the job is driving to deliver and collect stock, specimens and equipment across north and east London and Essex. It is full-time on weekday hours with occasional Saturday cover, and mixes driving with stock handling and desk work.

A clean manual driving licence is essential.

• Provide confidential administrative, organisational and project management support to the Supply Chain Business Partner
• Deliver, collect and transport goods, products, patient specimens and bloods, and equipment across north and east London, Essex and surrounding areas
• Ensure collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for reissue
• Drive a range of vehicles, including manual, automatic, electric and 3.5 tonne tail-lift vehicles
• Handle stock, and load, unload and move equipment
• Keep Distribution Centre operations, systems and processes running smoothly
• Deliver a client-focused service that promotes good customer service and working relationships

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution or logistics environment
• Minimum 2 years driving experience
• Safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted space and traffic conditions
• Driving a manual van up to 3.5 tonne in adverse weather or for long periods
• Understanding of stock rotation and replenishment principles

• Basic IT skills, maintaining efficient administrative systems, and storing manual and electronic records
• Good working relationships, team working and excellent interpersonal skills in a customer-focused setting
• Working independently on own initiative
• Securing and protecting loads
• Warehouse operations, stock management, packing, despatch, and warehouse health and safety
• Awareness of NHS priorities, confidentiality and data protection, and dealing tactfully with client concerns

• Valid driving licence with B entitlement, able to drive manual cars, vans and 3.5 tonne vans in the UK

• Able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
• Physically able to undertake manual handling, standing or walking for long periods
• Willingness to work variable shifts

• Reach truck qualification (RTITB) or equivalent
• Racking safety awareness course (SEMA approved) or equivalent
• Working in an NHS environment
• Experience of warehouse management systems
• Experience of inventory management and logistics processes
• Previous multi-drop driving experience
• Experience using warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks
• Clean driving licence

• Appropriate training for handling tasks
• Safety clothing provided (shoes, gloves, high-vis jacket)
• Support for flexible working, to be discussed with the recruiting manager