Stores Assistant

NTW Solutions Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Job summary

NTW Solutions Limited is hiring for a Stores role supporting wards and departments with timely deliveries and stock control. You will work in cold-store conditions (-22°C) with full PPE and regular breaks.

You should be organized, reliable and accurate, with good IT skills and experience in a busy environment. Training and protective equipment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a stores/warehouse environment.
• Experience with stock control practices (receiving deliveries, stock taking, querying issues).
• Excellent communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Strong numeracy and ability to interpret stock data.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accept and account for all deliveries, sort and store correctly.
• Flag missing or damaged items to Store Manager promptly.
• Assist with weekly stock takes across multiple storage areas.
• Handle deliveries and goods queries via phone and email.
• Maintain safety, health, and infection control procedures.
• Work up to 60% of time in -22°C cold-store environments with PPE.

Job description

We are really glad you are thinking of working with us. We provide important services to the NHS and other partners. We have a range of roles and working here is varied and interesting and you can make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Our people are at the absolute heart of what we do and our services are based on having great people work for us. We know from our staff survey that people like working here and people love the friendly and supportive teams we have.

We care about our staff and provide great benefits and have a range of health and wellbeing support available. We strive to be a great and inclusive place to work and having an inclusive workforce is something we are passionate about.

Job overview

This is a varied and important role within our Stores team, helping to ensure wards and departments receive the supplies they need to deliver safe and effective services. You will play a key part in managing deliveries, maintaining stock levels and supporting the smooth running of our supply chain operations.

A significant part of the role involves working in cold-store environments, with temperatures as low as -22°C. Full protective clothing and equipment will be provided, along with regular breaks to support your wellbeing while working in these conditions.

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and able to work accurately in a busy environment. You will be comfortable using computer systems, handling stock and communicating with colleagues, suppliers and service users to resolve

Main duties of the job

This role will involves spending up to 60% of your working week in temperatures as low as -22*C. Substantial PPE will be provided though and regular breaks from the extreme cold environment are also expected to be taken

You will need to ensure all deliveries are accepted and fully accounted for, correctly sorted and or put away in the correct areas and, when required, repackaged correctly for further distribution to wards and departments

You are expected to flag missing or damaged items to the Store Manager in a timely manner so they can rectify this issue

You will be expected to assist with the completion of weekly stock takes in multiple storage areas to ensure we maintain robust stock and wastage control

You will also be expected to handle queries and solve problems that will come from various parties both via phone and email, regarding deliveries and goods

You may come into contact with patients and need to be conscious of your safety as well as mindful of their needs. In addition, you may be present during difficult situations

You will have access to information and you will carry out training to understand what steps to take to make sure it is protected and remains confidential

You will have regard to health and safety and infection prevention and control and follow the correct procedures for carrying out your tasks at all times

You will demonstrate our company values of being caring and compassionate, respectful, and honest and transparent in all that you do

Working for our organisation

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band A (£12.92 per hour)

There is potential to earn more, with enhancements offered for weekend work. Please get in touch to find out more.

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.

Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a team to achieve objectives and deadlines


• Experience of working in a stores/warehouse environment.


• Previous experience of stock control practices (accepting deliveries, stock taking, querying issues etc).


• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office and related packages including CRM software such as Oracle


• Experience working in a catering environment

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders


• Good numeracy skills and an ability to interpret store stock data


• Good understanding of Food Hygiene requirements


• A good level of IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel


• Effective interpersonal skills.


• You will need to be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Education & Qualifications

• Educated to a good level of GCSE Education or equivalent.


• Level 2 certificate in food hygiene or will be required to obtain one within first 6 months of appointment.

All jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions and not NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. New starters who are not in the NHS Pension already will be enrolled into a NEST pension.

Recruitment into NTW Solutions Limited will follow the principals of NHS Employer Check Standards and any relevant employment legislation.

Various posts are subject to DBS clearance prior to commencement.

To comply with Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Please note if you are external to the CNTW Group you will be subject to a six month probationary period.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage interview details will be sent to you via the email address that you used in your application.

This advert for a vacancy with NTW Solutions appears under the authority of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

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.