Assistant Planner (Modern Apprentice)

NHS Scotland; Holytown; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as an Assistant Planner (Modern Apprentice). This role offers a great opportunity for individuals aged 16-24 or 16-29 for specific applicants. You will manage stock and ensure safety procedures while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Occupational health services

Learning resources

Discounts on leisure, financial, and shopping benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG warehouse or logistics roles.
• Ability to learn new skills and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Controlling and planning inbound stock.
• Managing inter-site stock movements.
• Ensuring stock availability and meeting delivery timescales.

Skills

Teamwork

Independence

Ability to learn new skills

Education

Experience in FMCG warehouse or logistics roles

Job description

Join us to apply for the Assistant Planner (Modern Apprentice) role at NHS Scotland

This is a Modern Apprenticeship role for individuals aged 16-24, or 16-29 for disabled or care-experienced applicants. It is also open to existing NSS staff who meet the role requirements. Your responsibilities will include controlling and planning inbound stock, managing inter-site stock movements, ensuring stock availability, and meeting delivery timescales. You will also adhere to health, safety, and security procedures, and develop safe systems of work.

The role is based at Coddington – Eurocentral, working dayshift hours (08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 - 15:30 on Fridays), totaling 37 hours per week. Flexibility to work extended hours may be required.

Qualifications include experience in FMCG warehouse or logistics roles, with inbound and stock allocation planning skills. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to learn new skills, follow instructions, work well in a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Salary and Benefits

The salary, in line with Annex 21 provisions, starts at 70% of the top of Band 4 in Year 1, with adjustments to meet the Scottish Living Wage (£24,309.07 per annum). In Year 2, it increases to 75%, with continued adjustments. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, salary progresses to point 1 of Band 4.

Benefits include pension scheme, work-life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resources, and discounts on leisure, financial, and shopping benefits.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

NSS is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working and offering opportunities for staff development. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. For inquiries about adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Further Information

For an informal discussion, contact Damien Wisniewski at 0141 282 2127 or [e-mail]. The closing date for applications is 6th June 2025. More information about NSS can be found at https://www.nss.nhs.scot/. Regularly check your email, including junk folders, for correspondence.