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Vacancy Receipt & Distribution Operative
Employer Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Vacancy type Job
Reference number Rec6950
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £30,142 - £30,142
Hours Not specified
Published 23/10/2026
Closing date 05/11/2026

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 receipt and distribution Operative within the Procurement service. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across a multi-professional team and be able to adapt to an evolving service in order to ensure the continuous delivery of high quality patient care.


Duties

To receive stock, deliver and unpack supplies received for non clinical areas. To follow the supplies transfer of goods process for sign off at all times.

To receive stock, unpack and replenish stores or store room in relevant wards and clinical departments whilst ensuring that stock rotation is carried out continuously.

To ensure that deliveries are correct against the requisition/ Order/ receipt number, including unit of issue, investigate discrepancies and resolve queries. Arrange uplifts request credit where necessary for the relevant department.

  To work as part of a team in the supplies storage area/s, keeping and storing all supplies securely in line with individual safe storage requirements. To identify any supplies items that requires specialist storage, e.g. refrigeration, to the site Deputy Procurement Supply Chain Manager.

To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.


Essential criteria

  • Receiving deliveries and checking goods against delivery notes
  • Sorting, storing, and distributing stock correctly
    • Using handheld scanners, barcode systems, Datascope system
      • Knowledge of goods receiving and distribution procedures
        • Understanding of quality standards and reporting discrepancies, damages, or shortages
          • Knowledge of customer service principles
            • Ability to receive, check, and distribute goods accurately
              • Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling stock and records
                • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
                  • Ability to undertake manual handling activities safely








Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment

  • Experience within the NHS or healthcare sector

  • Experience handling medical supplies or controlled items
    • Understanding of barcode scanning and electronic stock tracking systems
      • Knowledge of warehouse or logistics operations
        • Awareness of COSHH




Additional information

Be part of an inclusive department, that is ambitious, caring and offers a healthy work-life balance. Organisation, that offers great annual leave, access to individual development opportunities and mentorship for career progression.

Access to a great salary and an NHS Pension.


Documents

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