Supply Chain Assistant

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant for a fixed-term position at Scunthorpe General Hospital. This role involves managing the delivery and stocking of products, ensuring compliance with procedures while providing excellent customer service. You will play a vital role in maintaining stock levels and supporting the Materials Management team. Join a diverse and caring workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a positive community impact. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock management and customer service.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain stock rotation.

Responsibilities

• Receive and stock products in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Assist with stock control processes and maintain optimal stock levels.

Skills

Customer Service

Stock Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

e-procurement system

Job description

Job summary

Working as a Supply Chain Assistant (Fixed Term Temporary - April 2026) at Scunthorpe General Hospital, you will be responsible for taking delivery of products delivered to site, receipting goods onto the e-procurement system, stocking clinical and non-clinical areas with products, and maintaining stock rotation. You will work within clearly defined procedures, using your own initiative on routine matters and referring to the site lead when necessary.

Main duties of the job

There are two main aspects to the post. Firstly, to provide a range of stores and customer care duties, ensuring that goods are receipted into the Trust in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and delivered to user departments in a customer-focused manner. The post holder will assist in maintaining the local stores located within the Receipt and Distribution Centre, including issuing and re-ordering the product range.

Secondly, the post assists the Materials Management team with stock control processes, ensuring stock is maintained at optimal levels by providing put-away services in line with procedures and schedules. This involves unpacking and putting away items ordered by the teams into the correct areas promptly. Daily tasks may also include checking that delivery quantities are correct and confirming delivery of items into relevant hospital areas as per the activity schedule.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS partnership arrangements, serving over one million patients annually and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Comprising two Trusts—Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH)—our partnership is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for 1.65 million people.

We employ nearly 20,000 staff across five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital, Goole and District Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary, and Castle Hill Hospital. As teaching hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery, and oncology.

We believe that developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled, and caring workforce enables us to deliver excellent patient care and foster a positive future for our employees, our Partnership, and our community.

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