Procurement Distribution Service Operative

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Procurement Distribution Service Operative at North Manchester General Hospital in Manchester. You will join the procurement distribution team, handling daily deliveries, stock checks, and order fulfilment across hospital and community areas.

The role requires reliable warehousing experience, good numeracy, and basic IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing and stock handling.
• Good basic numeracy skills.
• Basic IT skills with Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily PUSH deliveries of medical consumables and PPE; perform quality checks and store items.
• Pick and pack general consumables and PPE to fulfill orders for MFT and community areas.
• Quality check deliveries from NHSSC and suppliers; ensure quantities and product references match orders.
• Maintain communication between Scan4Safety and Procurement Distribution Services regarding deliveries.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Numeracy

IT skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

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Procurement Distribution Service Operative

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Procurement Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract 12 months (12 month fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-COR-8219242-RL4

Site North Manchester General Hospital Town Manchester Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing Procurement Distribution Services team based at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH).

A fast moving and growing service that facilitates MFT and surrounding community functions supplying medical consumables/equipment/PPE. Ensuring the prompt and efficient handling, processing and routing of goods, through our trust PDC and R&D functions. Using our inventory management system for processes such as ordering, receiving, stock checking, cycle counting and the raising of electronic documentation for
goods received.

Ensuring that accurate documentation is available for invoice clearance
and audit purposes.

Main duties of the job

Receive daily PUSH deliveries of medical consumable items from MFT's Procurement distribution Centre for onward delivery. Ensuring full quality checks, count and general storage of items are completed.

Picking and packing of general consumables and PPE lines to fulfill orders for all MFT and community areas.

Receive and quality check deliveries from NHSSC and direct from suppliers ensuring stock quantities and product references match the order raised.

Maintain high levels of communication between the Scan4Safety team and Procurement Distribution Services team regarding deliveries of PUSH goods.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Any previous experience in warehousing

• Any previous experience in warehousing
• Any previous experience in warehousing

Good basic numeracy skills

• Basic IT skills - Outlook, Excel, Word

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