Receipt & Distribution Assistant

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Receipt & Distribution Assistant at Bradford Royal Infirmary. Band 3 role with pro rata salary, part of the Logistics Services team.

You will support the Logistic Services Supervisor with signing for deliveries, checking goods, and distributing to end users across the trust. Training, uniform and safety footwear are provided and there are opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public/customers.
• Experience in hospital/healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sign for and check in goods.
• Match goods against delivery notes.
• Distribute goods to end users.
• Possible receipting of goods onto the computer system.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Work to deadlines

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ3 or equivalent

Tools

Oracle purchasing system

Job description

Employer Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bradford Royal Infirmary Town Bradford Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Receipt & Distribution Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Closing Date: 02.11.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: 03.11.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing: W/C 09.11.26

We’re a friendly, hardworking team that’s looking for someone determined and enthusiastic to help us with the day- to-day logistics of all goods delivered to the Trust. In return, we can support you to develop in the team and further your career in a lively, forward-looking workplace.

You will be taking a proactive role in supporting the Logistic Services Supervisor in signing for and checking in goods, matching goods against the delivery notes then distributing the goods to the end users. The post may require some receipting of goods onto the computer system from time to time.

On the job training will be provided along with a uniform and safety footwear.

There’s never been a better time to be part of the important role that our Receipt and Distribution Centre plays in providing patient care - so why not join us?

The ideal candidate should enjoy working as part of a team, be motivated and be keen to learn.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached person specification and job description which detail the main duties of the job.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We are one team

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached person specification and job description which detail the main duties of the job.

Person specification

Experience

• Working with the Public/Customers
• Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
• Working in Supply Chain and Procurement Stores

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
• Ability to work to schedules, procedures and deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload efficiently
• Conscientious attitude with attention to detail
• A reasonable level of fitness is required as heavy lifting will be necessary with this role in accordance with manual handling training as well as multiple delivery runs around the estate on foot with manual and powered handling trolleys per day.

Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Ability to use a computer system for basic email, word and spreadsheet programmes
• Knowledge of appropriate Portering procedures
• Health & Safety Training/Lifting & Handling
• Ability to use Oracle purchasing system (or similar)

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English* pass or equivalent
• NVQ3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation level or equivalent experience *

Other Requirements

• Is efficient and effective with the use of resources
• Is punctual

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.