Job overview
Operating daily from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood, Essex, you will provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner, covering all aspects of administrative, organisational and project management support to ensure the smooth running of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre operations, systems and processes.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective management of Supply Chain services in relation to fleet vehicle management, health & safety and movement of materials from source to all areas currently serviced.
You must have knowledge of vehicle fleet management and routing, awareness warehouse health & safety processes, be trained in the use of electronic manual handling equipment, knowledge of health & safety risk assessment processes.
Main duties of the job
·To provide comprehensive and confidential support to the Supply Chain Business Partner, covering all aspects of administrative, organisational and project management support to ensure the smooth running of the Supply Chain Distribution Centre operations, systems and processes.
·To be responsible for the effective management of Supply Chain services in relation to fleet vehicle management, health & safety, and movement of materials from source to all areas currently serviced.
·To be responsible for ensuring services are managed professionally and making suggestions for improvement, implementing new techniques or procedures, organising work schedules and manpower, developing new work models and training staff to carry out their duties, in addition to managing personal development to achieve standards as required by national and trust guidelines.
·The post holder will use their reason, intellect and judgement to work on their own initiative, be able to prioritise their own workload whilst responding to interruptions, and deal with matters on behalf of the Supply Chain Business Partner.
·The post holder will consistently deliver a client-focused service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships. This will involve dealing with general queries from colleagues/members of the public, either face to face, over the phone and overseeing administrative systems and processes.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or with significant equivalent experience
2. Good standard of education, GCSE or equivalent including English & Mathematics
3. Valid driving licence qualification to reflect B entitlement and ability to drive manual cars, vans, and large 3.5 tonne vans in the UK.
Desirable criteria
4. Working towards a professional qualification in the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IOSCM) or the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), or equivalent professional qualification.
5. Reach Truck qualification (RTITB) accredited or equivalent.
6. Racking safety awareness course (SEMA approved or equivalent)
Experience
Essential criteria
7. Proven experience in team leadership, providing supervision to a team within a warehouse, supply chain, or logistics environment.
8. Experience with transport and fleet management systems and practices within a warehouse or logistics environment.
9. Experience in distribution and transport planning.
10. Strong IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages.
11. Experience of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or Inventory Management Systems (IMS).
Desirable criteria
12. Experience of root cause analysis.
13. Experience in reporting and data analysis management.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
14. Awareness of NHS priorities.
15. Fleet vehicle management – knowledge of vehicle maintenance, schedules, fleet tracking systems, and fuel efficiency practices – focus on NHS Greener Stnadards, Net Zero.
16. Environmental compliance – working within NHS England’s Net Zero Travel & Transport Strategy and Greener NHS Framework.
17. Knowledge of route optimisation systems.
18. Working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Drivers’ Working Hours, Health and Safety Regulations, Road Traffic legislation
19. Use of GPS tracking, dispatch software and data analytics tools for performance monitoring.
20. Logistics and Supply Chain Principles – insight into route planning, inventory and systems management.
Desirable criteria
21. Awareness of Health & Safety Executive (HSE) – understanding risk assessment processes.
Skills
Essential criteria
22. Attention to detail.
23. Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems.
24. Adaptable and ablet o demonstrate resilience in difficult situations.
25. Excellent relationship building skills.
26. Excellent interpersonal, and customer service skills.
27. Excellent communication skills.
28. Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
Other
Essential criteria
29. Calm approach to work.
30. Willingness to assist team members at all levels of work.
31. Flexible attitude to working hours and workload.
32. Team player.
33. Ability to get on with peers and team members.
34. Adaptable to a changing work environment.
**Visa Sponsorship Information**
Recent changes to UK immigration policy on the Health and Care Visa and Skilled Worker Visa could mean that this role is not eligible for sponsorship or that you may not meet the eligibility criteria.
Sponsorship can only be offered if this post and any individual offered employment meet all the Home Office’s requirements under the UK Skilled Worker visa scheme.
If you are applying from outside the UK or will require sponsorship, please mention this clearly in your application.
To be eligible for sponsorship, the following conditions must be met:
35. Eligible role: The position must be on the UK Skilled Worker visa list. You can check your eligibility here: -.
36. Salary threshold: The role must meet the minimum salary set by the Home Office. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.
37. Skill level: The role must meet the minimum skill requirement of RQF Level 6 or above (graduate level).
38. English language: Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher.
39. Other criteria: Applicants must meet all other criteria as set out by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)