Job summary
NELFT are currently recruiting a Distribution Officer within the Supply Chain Team. The role will cover handling and distribution of all stock under the Supply Chain service. This will be into, out of, and within the central warehouse/ depot to NELFT sites, local acute hospitals and client's homes. This stock will mainly be Home Loans Equipment, PPE and medical equipment but could include other items in the future, including donations, uniform, clinical equipment. There may also be occasional need to support the Transport teams.
You must have experience of working in a supply chain or logistics environment, experience of driving large vans with a clean driving licence. Your previous experience should include working in a busy office and warehouse environment and maintaining and storing electronic records.
Main duties of the job
- Handling & distribution of all stock under Supply Chain service.
- Stock delivery and collection (driving) using advanced driving skills and driving vehicles including large goods vehicles to NELFT sites.
- Stock handling, picking of stock, booking and scheduling deliveries.
- Loading / unloading vehicles using manual handling equipment complying with health & safety, infection control requirements and procedures.
- Communicating with range of people by telephone, email etc.
- Computer/administration - entering data to stock inventory management systems and stock records.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification when completing your application
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Valid driving licence qualification to reflect B entitlement for manual vehicle in the UK
- NVQ administration/customer service level 3 or equivalent level of proven experience
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy office or warehouse environment
- Experience of storing and maintaining records
Desirable
- Experience of inventory management systems and logistics processes
- Working in NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer focussed environment
- Team player
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
- Prioritise own workload
- Willing to learn new skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes
- Maintain confidentiality / data protection
- Understand the needs of clients and deal tactfully and sensitively with concerns
- Updating and maintaining database systems
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
- Clean driving licence and able to drive a manual van
- To be able to handle lifting stock within the depot and on/off vehicles
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Valid driving licence qualification to reflect B entitlement for manual vehicle in the UK
- NVQ administration/customer service level 3 or equivalent level of proven experience
Experience
Essential
- Working in a busy office or warehouse environment
- Experience of storing and maintaining records
Desirable
- Experience of inventory management systems and logistics processes
- Working in NHS environment
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Establish and maintain good working relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer focussed environment
- Team player
- Able to use own initiative and work without supervision
- Prioritise own workload
- Willing to learn new skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes
- Maintain confidentiality / data protection
- Understand the needs of clients and deal tactfully and sensitively with concerns
- Updating and maintaining database systems
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
- Clean driving licence and able to drive a manual van
- To be able to handle lifting stock within the depot and on/off vehicles
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
