Warehouse Operative
Job Summary
Very often the warehouse team are the first point of delivery for products and equipment going into our NHSBT consumable supply chain.
Working as part of a small team, you will play a key role in ensuring we maintain the very highest standard of product acceptance and help ensure that the safe selection, storage and delivery of products will directly contribute to the saving and improving of patients’ lives.
We will provide you with an extensive induction and training programme and ongoing development to support you in your role and achieving your career ambitions. You must hold a forklift truck licence in order to apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will perform all warehouse activities as required safely, accurately and professionally. Your day to day responsibilities will include:
* Completing paper-based documentation to confirm delivery of the Stock and Non-Stock products.
* Loading and unloading pallet stock onto the vehicle safely using forklift truck equipment and manually.
* Picking and Packing orders to ensure safe transportation.
* Using NHSBT’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to confirm picks and book in deliveries.
* Undertaking daily stock replenishment.
This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
About You
Experience and Knowledge
* You will hold a forklift truck licence or have previously held a forklift truck licence.
* Warehouse experience (including accurate order picking)
* Experience of manually handling stock into locations and recording of process
* Experience of fork-lift truck driving in a warehouse environment
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems
Qualifications and Training
* Fork lift truck licence or previously held fork lift truck licence is essential
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent relevant experience to GCSE level in a warehouse role
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What we offer:
* NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
* 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found on our website
* We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Closing date: 23:59 on 16 November 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 26 November – subject to confirmation