Materials Management Assistant

Equans; Worcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Job summary

Equans invites applications for a Materials Management Assistant based at Worcester’s Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The role involves stock control, timely deliveries, and compliance with safety standards within a busy hospital setting.

You will manage stock, perform top-up orders, and assist in packing and distribution to clinics, while maintaining accurate records and supporting administrative tasks. A GCSE or equivalent and good communication within a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with stock control in a busy environment.
• Ability to produce basic reports and maintain accurate stock records.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Count and manage materials across hospital departments using stock control systems.
• Produce top-up orders and arrange timely transport to wards/departments.
• Check, put away stock and rotate stock; report discrepancies.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and keep a tidy, safe work area.
• Carry out manual handling of heavy items and transport goods safely.
• Maintain records of materials and support with administrative tasks.
• Assist in picking, packing and distribution of orders to clinics/surgeries.

Skills

Stock control

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Stock management software

PDA system

Job description

Job: Support Functions Admin Support Contract type: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Location: Worcester United Kingdom Offer ID: 91232Equans is looking for a Materials Management Assistant to join our facilities team based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week from 08:00 to 16:30 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.Position Overview:As a Materials Management Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Materials Management Service, providing vital support to hospital departments. Your responsibilities will include managing stock control, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to carry out manual handling tasks, including lifting and moving stock, as well as regular physical movement around the hospital.What will you deliver?Regularly count and manage materials across various hospital departments using a computerised stock control system (PDA), ensuring that stock levels are maintained according to agreed schedules.Produce ‘top-up’ orders and ensure timely transportation of goods to designated wards and departmentsCheck and put away stock, report discrepancies, and ensure proper stock rotation.Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including safe manual handling practices, while maintaining a tidy and safe working environment.You will be required to carry out manual handling duties, including lifting and moving heavy items, and transporting goods across the hospital in a safe and efficient manner.Maintain accurate records of materials, process orders, and support with administrative tasks as required.Participate in required training and development courses to ensure ongoing skill improvement and compliance with industry standards.Assist in the picking, packing, and distribution of orders to clinics and surgeries.Who are you?Ability to produce simple reports and manage stock records.Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.Competent in using computer systems and stock management software.Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.Prior experience in a stores/receipt and distribution environment, preferably within the NHS or healthcare sector.The role involves regular manual handling, including lifting and moving stock. Applicants should be physically fit and capable of performing these duties safely and efficiently.Ability to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the service.What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we?In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.\"We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme please click here .The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.