Band 2 Material Movement Operative

NHS; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 2 Material Movement Operative to manage the delivery of medical and non-medical goods. This role involves ensuring proper compliance with deliveries and helping maintain warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials management, familiarity with driving 7.5 tonne vehicles, and strong organizational skills. This position offers a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive culture that values contributions from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a MMO setting like warehousing or distribution.
• 24 months experience driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle.
• Knowledge of transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver goods in an efficient and safe manner to end users.
• Inspect and check all goods delivered to the warehouse.
• Operate mechanical aids responsibly, keeping areas safe and tidy.

Skills

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Ability to prioritise orders to meet delivery schedules

Education

Possession of a CPC

GDP certification

Forklift / Reach truck license

Dangerous goods awareness training

Tools

WMS system (e.g. SAGE, CMM, SAP)

Barcode system

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Material Movement Operative / Driver

The closing date is 28 January 2026

To undertake all operational MMO duties associated with driving and transportation along with the ordering/requisitioning receipt and temporary storage of goods and their subsequent distribution to end-users in accordance with agreed procedures and delivery schedules.

Main duties of the job

To receive, inspect and check all goods delivered to the warehouse, reporting any discrepancies apparent from associated order copies and delivery receipt or documentation to be marked accordingly.

To deliver goods in an efficient, safe and secure manner to the correct end users, recording orders onto delivery run sheets.

To collect roll cages and tote boxes from customers with minimum delay when empty and to immediately respond to any associated requests made via any agreed communication means i.e. pager/mobile.

To accurately pick orders following the correct SOP and training

To operate mechanical aids in a responsible manner, keeping equipment and working areas, safe, clean and tidy, reporting promptly deficiencies or defects to the immediate Supervisor.

To carry out Materials Management activities, and to undertake staff relief duties at other sites as and when required.

To adhere to Local procedures appertaining to the taking of annual leave to ensure business continuity i.e. deliveries are maintained.

Daily duties to deliver medical and non-medical goods across sites using a 7.5 or 3.5 tonne lorry.

Relationships: Liaison with other Procurement and Transport staff, customers, suppliers and delivery contractors will be necessary.

To participate in training activities as and when required.

To complete reasonable management ad hoc responsibilities when requested

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Possession of a CPC
• GDP certification
• Forklift / Reach truck license
• Dangerous goods awareness training

Experience

• Experience working in a MMO setting i.e., warehousing, distribution, replenishment or similar
• 24 months experience driving a 7.5 tonne vehicle
• Knowledge of transport legislation
• Experience using a WMS system i.e. SAGE, CMM or SAP
• Experience using a barcode system
• Understanding of stock rotation procedures
• Ability to prioritise orders to meet delivery schedules

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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust