General Operative

FHLB Des Moines; Limerick; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System is seeking a General Operative in Limerick for a full-time role within the Supplies Department. You will handle requisitions, receive and deliver items, and maintain accurate stock records in a busy hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have Leaving Certificate or equivalent, a minimum of 2 years’ experience, strong computer skills, and solid planning and organisational abilities, with strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Education to Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of storage procedures, computerised records and control systems.
• Good computer skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• To manually distribute supplies to various locations by means of trolleys, pallets etc.
• To be responsible for the proper examination and receipt of goods and services for the Supplies Dept.
• To ensure all receipts/ issues are accurately recorded on the appropriate system.
• On a daily basis to fill fully approved requisitions and ensure that they are completed on a timely basis.
• To ensure the stores are kept tidy and in proper condition and that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent deterioration of any goods under his/her care.
• To keep such records etc. as he/she may be directed to keep and in the manner so directed e.g temperature recording, dates, packaging etc.
• To carry out any administration duties as may be appropriate to the position.
• To adhere at all times to Health and Safety regulations in relation to product storage and product movement.
• To carry out stock takes when required and to provide appropriate reports on same.
• To restrict access to unauthorised personnel and to ensure that the stores is properly secured on a daily basis.
• Any other duties that may arise that contribute to the overall running of the stores.

Skills

Good computer skills

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Stock control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bon Secours Health System has a rich history in Limerick, beginning with the acquisition of Barringtons Hospital on George’s Quay in 2017. While the site has served the community well, its limitations led to our vision for a new, state‑of‑the‑art facility to better serve the growing healthcare needs of the region. In 2021, we took the next step towards this vision by breaking ground on the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick in Towlerton, Ballysimon, with an investment of €190 million. This new hospital is now open and provides advanced medical and surgical care in a modern, sustainable setting. As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world‑class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid‑West. We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state‑of‑the‑art hospital.

General Operative Full-time (35 hours per week) | Permanent contract

The Purpose of This Role: Job Purpose

General Operative is required for general materials management activities including processing of requisitions, the receipt, the delivery, recording, proper storage and stock control of various items.

Candidate Criteria

Qualifications

• Education to Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To manually distribute supplies to various locations by means of trolleys, pallets etc.
• To be responsible for the proper examination and receipt of goods and services for the Supplies Dept.
• To ensure all receipts/ issues are accurately recorded on the appropriate system.
• On a daily basis to fill fully approved requisitions and ensure that they are completed on a timely basis.
• To ensure the stores are kept tidy and in proper condition and that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent deterioration of any goods under his/her care.
• To keep such records etc. as he/she may be directed to keep and in the manner so directed e.g temperature recording, dates, packaging etc.
• To carry out any administration duties as may be appropriate to the position.
• To adhere at all times to Health and Safety regulations in relation to product storage and product movement.
• To carry out stock takes when required and to provide appropriate reports on same.
• To restrict access to unauthorised personnel and to ensure that the stores is properly secured on a daily basis.
• Any other duties that may arise that contribute to the overall running of the stores.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of storage procedures, computerised records and control systems.
• Good computer skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.

If you’re a motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you!

Informal Inquiries: Warren Noonan, Supply Chain Lead, [e-mail]

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare.

Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves.

With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.