Main area: Facilities
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time - 15 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm; flexible working discussed)
Job ref: 437-7286067
Employer: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Type: NHS
Site: Greater Manchester Mental Health, Prestwich (M25 3BL)
Salary: £24,169 per annum (pro-rata)
Closing date: 23/07/2025 23:59
Receipt & Distribution Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
GMMH Facilities seeks to recruit a Receipt & Distribution (R&D) Stores Assistant to enhance our Facilities Team. The role involves working with colleagues across CEF Facilities to ensure excellent service delivery, utilizing technological advancements, and rethinking processes to meet service goals.
The post holder will be part of the R&D team, working closely with the wider organization to provide top-tier customer service. Responsibilities include driving, distribution, portering, and stores duties, with full training provided.
Main duties of the job
* Act as the front-facing contact for customers of the Prestwich Stores team, including occasional contact with service users.
* Maintain a professional and friendly image of the team.
* Maintain confidentiality in line with Information Governance policies.
* Report recurring issues to management.
* Assist with sorting internal and external goods and mail.
* Perform general portering and delivery duties.
* Ensure safe delivery of medication, specimens, food, and goods following policies.
* Use power tools occasionally for dismantling furniture.
* Process and receipt goods onto the system.
* Move cages, boxes, and pallets regularly.
* Follow Health & Safety procedures and report issues.
Working for our organization
Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
We offer a vibrant environment with opportunities for learning, development, and generating new ideas to improve care.
Benefits include pay enhancements (43% extra for evenings and Saturdays, 85% for Sundays and bank holidays), 27 days annual leave (rising to 29 and 33 days), cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, and Blue Light Card discounts.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification.
* Pay enhancements: 30% extra for evenings and Saturdays, 60% for Sundays and bank holidays.
* Receipting goods in and out using a system.
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety.
* Experience with equipment moving cages, pallets, and similar items.
* Previous experience in R&D stores preferred.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Health & Safety.
* Good understanding of computers.
Skills and Abilities
* Teamwork skills.
* Organizational skills.
* Ability to prioritize and manage time.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure within time limits.
Other Requirements
* Flexibility to meet changing service demands.
* Rota requirements, including early mornings and public holidays.
Additional information about working for GMMH, DBS checks, diversity commitments, and application guidance are included in the full description.
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