Hybrid Porter​/Stores Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hybrid Porter / Stores Assistant who will provide a full range of Portering and Stores duties within the Welsh Blood Service.

You will be expected to work closely with a wide range of staff to deliver a high-level service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and / or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• Receive and deliver goods to departments.
• Daily preparation of consumable stock cages for the Collection Teams.
• Supporting changes in systems, current processes and working practices within the Stores area.
• To carry out a range of warehouse duties/tasks in an effective manner.
• Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of stock levels.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding deliveries and returns, encouraging the use of correct procedures and paperwork.
• Resolve stock issues, including stock deficiency, damaged goods and unclear orders using own initiative.
• Use of forklift to lift/move large and heavy items within the Stores area.
• Production of weekly audit reports to validate the accuracy of the inventory and ensure stock is being managed at previously agreed levels.
• Assist in stocktaking as required.
• To carry out good housekeeping duties to ensure tidiness and cleanliness of stores areas and encourage users of the areas to maintain the standard.
• Comply with manual handling procedures when transporting and positioning heavy equipment, consumables.
• Collection and disposal of General, Recyclable and Clinical Waste.
• Deliver and collect Autoclave Waste to/from local hospital.
• Cleaning of blood sample tubes using appropriate equipment provided.
• Provide support with meeting room and equipment set up.
• Preparation of Blood Transportation Boxes for use by the Collection Teams.
• Maintain filing systems both electronic and paper whilst adhering to Information Governance procedures.
• Plan and prioritise own workload.
• To be flexible to provide cover for other team members.
• Any other duties relevant to the Stores/Portering role.

• Good standard of general education
• Stock control systems
• NVQ Level 2/Equivalent knowledge and experience
• Awareness of Health & Safety responsibilities of employees
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Working knowledge of filing/data systems including record keeping

• Experience working within a Stores / Portering role
• Previous experience working within the NHS

• Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written
• Ability to work independently and to supervise others
• Ability to move inanimate loads
• Basic IT skills
• Organisational skills, including prioritising workloads
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible approach
• Ability to get on with others
• Ability to work on own initiative within own routine area
• Good timekeeping
• Willingness to learn
• Respect confidentiality
• Welsh Language Skills

• Willingness and ability to travel between all sites

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.