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Main area
Supply Chain
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Work (Mon to Fri 6am to 2pm & Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm))
Job ref
043-EA021-0425
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
Newport IP5
Town
Newport
Salary
£23,970 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership logo

Stores/Supply Chain Operative

Band 2

If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -

 

Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg

 

The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4

 

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

 

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

Job overview

The successful applicant will be part of a team providing medical and non medical consumables to Health Boards in South Wales.

This will involve the picking and packing of items ready for delivery to sites, following orders generated by hospital staff.

To ensure all boxes / pallets are clearly and precisely labelled with all relevant information.

To ensure all completed boxes / packages are placed on the designated pallets for distribution. 

To assist in the receipting of goods into the warehouse from suppliers.

 

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership for a Stores Operative based at Newport IP5 Warehouse.

Shift work on a two week basis. 

Week one, will be mornings Mon-Friday 06.00 - 14.00

Week two will be afternoons Mon-Friday 10.00 - 18.00

The successful candidate will work as a member of a team that receives and picks. Candidates should have previous stores experience , be industrious, customer focused and understand the importance of a high quality service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. 

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.  To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards)
  • 3 GCSE’s (including Maths and English)
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of medical and surgical items
  • Working knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
  • Knowledge of COSHH

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in warehousing
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of mechanical equipment

Other Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Customer Service ExcellenceHyderus o ran anabledd - ymroddedigDisability confident committedMenopause Workplace PledgeEnei MemberLexcel Legal Practice Quality MarkRhwydwaith Network 75 logoEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau ApprenticeshipsArmed Forces Bronze Award NWSSP

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mike Griffiths
Job title
Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921501639
Additional information

 

 

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