Band 2 Material Movement Operatives-Logistics

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking Band 2 Material Movement Operatives for its logistics team. This role involves tasks such as receiving, inspecting, and distributing goods within a warehouse setting, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety standards. Candidates must possess a good standard of literacy and numeracy, as well as relevant certifications including a forklift license and dangerous goods awareness training. Join a workplace that values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• GDP certification required.
• Forklift / Reach truck license is necessary.
• Dangerous goods awareness training is needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and check all goods delivered to the warehouse.
• Assist in the unloading and loading of vehicles.
• Deliver goods efficiently and securely to end users.

Skills

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Ability to prioritise orders to meet delivery schedules

Education

GDP certification

Forklift / Reach truck license

Dangerous goods awareness training

Tools

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

Barcode system

Job description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Material Movement Operatives – Logistics

Closing date is 24 December 2025

To undertake all operational duties related to driving and transportation within the warehouse environment. This includes picking, packing, receipt, and temporary storage of goods, as well as their distribution to end-users. I ensure adherence to agreed procedures and delivery schedules, facilitating efficient operations and maintaining high standards of service.

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 carry out clerical work and computer entry as required.

To oversee or assist in the unloading and loading of vehicles, marshalling or securing containers in an orderly manner on receipt, for return to supplier or distribution.

To deliver goods in an efficient, safe and secure manner to the correct end users, recording orders onto delivery run sheets and identifying to them any attractive or valuable items, also noting chargeable containers to be subsequently collected from them.

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

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Experience working in a MMO setting i.e., warehousing, distribution, replenishment or similar
• Driving Licence held for at least 2 years, no more than 6 points on your licence
• Experience using a WMS system i.e. Genesis, 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