Supply Chain Distribution Officer

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Brook Street; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT is seeking a team-orientated driver and distribution support member to assist with the daily operation of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre. The role covers delivery, collection and transport of goods and equipment across London and Essex, ensuring safe handling and reissue of items, with training provided on safety gear.

The post requires driving a range of vehicles and performing stock handling tasks, supported by confidential administrative and project duties within a busy NHS

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative support in a logistics/supply chain environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, collect and transport goods across north/east London and Essex.
• Ensure goods and equipment are clean and safe for reissue.
• Drive a range of vehicles (manual, automatic, EV) including 3.5t tail-lift.
• Handle stock, lifting and moving equipment; wear safety clothing provided.
• Provide confidential administrative and project support to the Supply Chain Distribution Centre.

Skills

Driving licence

Stock handling

Administrative support

Project management

Job description

Operating from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood, Essex, you will provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner, covering all aspects of administrative, organisational and project management support to ensure the smooth running of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre operations, systems and processes.

The post holder is expected to consistently deliver a client-focused service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

This role is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday, occasional ad-hoc Saturday shift.

Operating daily from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood you will be responsible for the delivery, collection, and transportation of goods, products, patient specimen samples/bloods and equipment across north and east London, Essex and surrounding areas; and ensuring collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for reissue.

This job will involve driving, and the job holder will need to have a clean manual driving licence and be able to drive a range of vehicles, including manual, automatic, electric vehicles and a 3.5tonne tail-lift, which may have additional specifications for H&S/ insurance.

This job will involve handling stock, lifting, and moving equipment. Appropriate training will be given, and safety clothing provided (shoes, gloves, high vis jacket).

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We stride to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.