Logistics Assistant

Job title:

Logistics Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

To provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective support service to all wards, and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional manner and working in line with Estates and Facilities Services and departmental operating procedures.Manual UK Driving licence essential for this post.Main duties of the jobo Receipt and Distribution of Healthcare related productso Receipting and delivering of goods in both the R&D department, and the warehouse.o Loading and dispatching of the Automated Guided vehicles (AGV)o Working in a supportive capacity within the logistics serviceso Sorting, delivering, and franking internal and external Posto Accurate put away or stock audits of stock in areas managed by the Materials Management Teamo Ordering and management of linen stock in all areas managed by the Linen serviceo Processing uniform orders for all Trust new startersAbout usNorth Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.DetailsDate posted03 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time rolesContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number339-FM0032-CCCJob locationsSouthmead HospitalSouthmead RoadBristolBS10 5NBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Delivery of goods within retained estate Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels Responsible for ensuring the place of work is always left secure by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveriesTo accurately unpack deliveries of stock in storage areas managed by the Materials Management TeamTo liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack.Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers.To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.The ability to organise oneself and ones work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements.Responsible for ensuring the place of work is left secure at all times by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveriesLiaise with the Traffic Marshal to ensure a smooth flow of deliveriesPack, label and arrange any items that need to be returned to the supplierEnsuring AGVs are dispatched to the agreed scheduleLoading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cardsEnsure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop Carry out ad-hoc Traffic Marshall dutiesConsider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on othersEnsuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipmentReport any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participate in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as requiredCarry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of WorkCarry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of PracticeAttendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety.You will be expected to always display a professional imageTo wear clean official uniform and appropriate footwear and comply with Departmental and Trust policies relating to the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etcTo carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and requiredJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsible for handling of goods from receipt to final delivery point in a safe, efficient, effective and professional manner, including but not limited to: Transferring of goods from delivery vehicles, checking of quantities against order/delivery note/s Signing for receipt of goods (subject to quantities being satisfactory) Receipting GRN on a computer. Filing all documents in numerical order Delivery of goods and other items to wards and departments and obtaining in line with policy a signature from the recipient. Delivery of goods within retained estate Responsible for the collection of goods and items from individual wards and departments as and when specified by the Receipt and Distribution Services Manager, in a safe, efficient, effective, and professional manner Responsible for processing of orders (i.e. matching delivery notes and goods received). Transportation of roll cages, waste bins / carts in and around all levels Responsible for ensuring the place of work is always left secure by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveriesTo accurately unpack deliveries of stock in storage areas managed by the Materials Management TeamTo liaise with Materials Management Assistants and the Supply Chain Analyst regarding discrepancies or issues that arise during the unpack.Be responsible for maintaining productive working relationships with all levels of Trust staff and external providers.To be able to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills.The ability to analyse and use information relevant to the role.Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.The ability to organise oneself and ones work so that duties are completed within deadlines and conform to organisational and legal requirements.Responsible for ensuring the place of work is left secure at all times by strictly adhering to any Trust or local security procedures in place for the facility. Report any damages and shortages in deliveriesLiaise with the Traffic Marshal to ensure a smooth flow of deliveriesPack, label and arrange any items that need to be returned to the supplierEnsuring AGVs are dispatched to the agreed scheduleLoading AGV roll cage, ensuring the cage has the correct AGV transponder cardsEnsure that all AGV transponder cards are returned to R&D and are stored in the agreed manner Checking allocated equipment prior to use and ensure all faults are reported to the patient support team leaders as they develop Carry out ad-hoc Traffic Marshall dutiesConsider health and safety implications involved in duties and their potential effect on othersEnsuring that safety instructions are complied with when using equipmentReport any accidents/dangerous occurrences to the patient support team leaders /manager and participate in the completion of necessary accident form paperwork Completion of timesheets and work logs /schedules or other attendance system as requiredCarry out duties in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Departmental Written Systems of WorkCarry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with the Trust Policy and Codes of PracticeAttendance at relevant statutory and non-statutory training, e.g. fire safety, food safety.You will be expected to always display a professional imageTo wear clean official uniform and appropriate footwear and comply with Departmental and Trust policies relating to the wearing of jewellery, nail polish etcTo carry out other FM support service duties as appropriate and requiredPerson SpecificationShortlisting CriteriaEssential

• Understanding of Receipt & Distribution Activities
• Knowledge of Automated Goods Vehicles operation
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Working in busy/warehouse environment.
• Previous experience of working in the hospital/health care environment.

Person SpecificationShortlisting CriteriaEssential

• Understanding of Receipt & Distribution Activities
• Knowledge of Automated Goods Vehicles operation
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Working in busy/warehouse environment.
• Previous experience of working in the hospital/health care environment.

Expected salary

£24465 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:53:47 GMT

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