Materials Assistant

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

The Blackheath Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, invites applications for a Materials Assistant. This full-time 37.5-hour per week role offers a permanent position with a salary up to £29,000 per year, depending on experience.

The post holder will join the Materials Department and cover a flexible shift pattern. Key duties include supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring stock availability, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• GCSE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency with PC and MS Word/Excel.
• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Experience in healthcare supplies is desirable.
• Customer service and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Active member of the Materials Department and day-to-day operations.
• Provide high-quality materials management service to internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through correct ordering and replenishment.
• Maintain departmental paperwork and files for accuracy and accessibility.
• Complete mandatory training and stay compliant with policies.

Skills

PC proficiency

Independent worker

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Mathematics & English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Materials Assistant The Blackheath Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £29,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Blackheath Hospital in London is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Materials Assistant to join their team of staff in the Materials department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• You are an active member of the Materials Department, involved in the day to day running of the department.
• Provide an effective and high-quality materials management service to all internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through the correct order processing and replenishing of pre-approved stock and products for central stores or on behalf of hospital departments.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork and files in good order with reference to accuracy, appropriateness and availability.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of GSCE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Experience within a healthcare supplies setting desirable.
• Customer service skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice - we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare