Materials Controller
As a Materials Controller you will be responsible for facilitating the purchasing and replenishment of stock across the Trust. Activities include visiting theatres, wards and clinics to conduct stock counts, raise orders, pick goods from stores, receipting and putting away stock in the appropriate locations.
You will be added to a centralised pool for six months; during that time an allocation will be sourced for you. After six months you will be removed unless an allocation can be confirmed.
Closing date is 11 May 2026.
Responsibilities
* Receive NHS Supply chain deliveries and direct purchase orders from suppliers.
* Facilitate receipt and storage of goods.
* Conduct accurate stock counts and demand forecasting.
* Provide excellent customer service to end‑users, in person and electronically.
* Schedule urgent deliveries when required.
Qualifications
* Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (or equivalent).
* ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) or equivalent.
* CILT Level 2 or higher.
Experience
* General work experience dealing with people in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
* Customer service experience in related or similar environments.
* Experience of working at various heights using a ladder or lift.
* Experience working within a Stock Control, Purchase, supply or logistics environment.
* Experience of Supply Chain stock control or purchasing/supply.
* Experience of Purchase Order/stock control systems.
Knowledge
* Manual handling techniques.
* Knowledge of customer service.
* Ability to take inventory and general stock‑taking.
* Understanding of health & safety in the workplace.
Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Computer literate.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and manage own time.
Additional Requirements
* Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis.
* Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise.
* Understand and behave at all times towards patients, visitors and colleagues in accordance with the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
At Cambridge University Hospitals we offer development opportunities and a range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries and reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to the site. Park and Ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, as well as routes to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals, are free. We subsidise parking on site for eligible staff. On campus hot food is available 24 hours a day and at a reduced cost for colleagues. We also provide flexible arrangements, such as part‑time working, job share and flexible start and finish times.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, being pregnant or on maternity leave, or social economic background. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Immigration
The Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. A full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa unless they have applied for a Graduate visa or have successfully completed their course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment.
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