Band 8a Logistics Manager

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To be responsible for the effective Management of Logistics Services at the Warehouse Distribution centre in relation to the Storage & movement of IT equipment and Medical records from source to all areas of the site. Ensuring that services are managed professionally and effectively by researching and implementing new techniques and equipment, organising work schedules and manpower, developing new work models and training staff to carry out their duties whilst managing their personal development to achieve standards as required by national and trust guidelines. Undertake lead responsibility as a member of the Logistics Service team as agreed with the Deputy Head of Warehouse and Logistics and in new developments, projects and other objectives relating to the Logistics service.Merlin Park will also be accommodating a full service to our community teams starting in January 2026, approx. 550 delivery points for NHSSC stock this could vary the opening times of the operation in the future which could lead to shift working and possible weekend working.As a member of the Logistics Service Management team the post holder will have day to day management responsibility for the delivery of the Logistics service that will include any urgent requests.

Main duties of the job

Monitoring of all operations within Merlin Park to ensure service levels are achieved and daily objectives and targets are met.

To demonstrate strong effective communication skills.

Monitor and lead all Warehouse and Logistics Staff in duties by having a proven

Background with these skills.

Provide Senior Management support when required across sites.

Post holder will be required to represent Merlin Park during internal meetings.

To motivate the team and show leadership in line with the trust values and behavioural framework.

To have a level of responsibility for the control of the INVAR WMS which will be the main system within Merlin Park to control movement of medical r4ecords and IT equipment.

To be managerially responsible for ensuring the direct, timely and efficient delivery of goods/products to all areas of the Trust.

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.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1092373

Job locations

63 Melchett Road

63 Melchett Road, Kings Norton

Birmingham

West Midlands

B30 3HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level (E)
NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience (E)

Desirable

Expert knowledge of logistics strategy acquired by professional qualifications.
Degree level or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in one of the following services:
Learning & Development
Warehouse
Inventory Control.
Experience in the management of teams.
Experience in managing budgets
Experience in Distribution Management

Desirable

Proficient in the use of MS Office
Able to work on own initiative and apply common sense
Excellent Customer care skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Key holder for site premises

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good Standard of General Education to GCSE or equivalent level (E)
NVQ Level 4 or relevant equivalent experience (E)

Desirable

Expert knowledge of logistics strategy acquired by professional qualifications.
Degree level or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in one of the following services:
Learning & Development
Warehouse
Inventory Control.
Experience in the management of teams.
Experience in managing budgets
Experience in Distribution Management

Desirable

Proficient in the use of MS Office
Able to work on own initiative and apply common sense
Excellent Customer care skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Key holder for site premises

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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