Materials Management Officer

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Materials Management Officers to enhance their services. In this full-time role, you will be instrumental in providing high-quality materials management across various departments, ensuring that stock levels are maintained, and optimizing storage solutions. The position promises a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care provided to the community. If you are organized, self-motivated, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity could be your next step in a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Pension

Professional Growth Opportunities

Exclusive Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Flexible Pay Options

Learning & Development Support

Recognition & Involvement Programs

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education in Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Experience in centralised purchasing or customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a full materials management service for dedicated departments.
• Ensure regular stock checks and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mathematics

English Language

PC Application Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GCSE Standard in Mathematics and English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Specialist Purchase Order System

Job description

Job Summary

We have 2 full-time roles as a Materials Management Officer. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care and services to support individuals and teams. Working within a collaborative environment, you will provide essential services tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve. This post requires the provision of a Materials Management Service for wards and Departments within the HCRG BSW Group in both the acute and/or community locations (Chippenham/Warminster) including regular stock checks, ordering and put-away service for stock and non-stock items, and undertaking scheduled formal stock reviews in line with a published timetable. Responsible for ensuring that wards/department storage areas and systems are maintained to agreed standards.

Main Duties of the Job

Deliver a full materials management service for specifically dedicated departments/areas as outlined below. Provide and be responsible for regular stock checks, the ordering of supplies against approved stock levels, an accurate receipting and put-away service, and maintaining accurate records. Responsible for ensuring all departments receive a full stock review in line with the published timetable, utilising knowledge and experience from previous records to advise department budget holders of accurate product usage and setting appropriate levels to assist with minimising stock holdings, reducing obsolete stock, and achieving savings through better stock management. Optimise the storage of goods held to ensure that stock is stored safely and rotated during put-away to reduce the risk of stock becoming obsolete.

About Us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you, so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Date Posted

09 April 2025

Pay Scheme

Other

Salary

£23,875 to £25,814 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

HCRGCG/TP/111228/14864

Job Locations

HCRG Care Group, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ

Job Description Job Responsibilities

At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:

1. Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £23,875 with company pension.
2. Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
3. Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
4. Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.
5. Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
6. Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
7. Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.

Minimum Requirements

• Good standard of secondary education to GCSE standard in Mathematics and English language or equivalent.
• PC application skills Word and Excel.
• Experience of working in a centralised purchasing or customer service environment.
• Experience of using a specialist purchase order system.
• Working knowledge of PC applications.
• Excellent keyboard skills and data input.
• Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision but also as part of the team.
• Logical approach to resolving problems.
• Holder of a full driving licence and able to use personal car for work (mileage expenses paid).
• Driven to achieve and self-motivated.
• Good time management.
• Able to work in a pressured environment.
• Ability to cope with an active and physically demanding job.
• Willing to work in other areas of the Trust or Trust wide as and when required to do so.

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 Details

Employer Name: HCRG Care Group

Address: HCRG Care Group, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AJ

Employer's Website: https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/