About this role
Job summary Come & join the NHS-make a difference! Benefits include 27 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Mon-Fri working week. Excellent pension scheme. Staff Discounts. It all begins with the Receipt & Distribution Assistant. You are the first contact point of our department, you begin the process of the end user (the Patient) receiving the medical support they need, by co-ordinating the timely receipt, organisation and re-distribution of medical supplies. Working in collaboration with couriers and delivery drivers, the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager and our Racetrack Logistics & Materials Management teams across the Trust, this can be a varied role with countless possibilities to grow your knowledge and skills. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS trusts within the UK and within the Supplies & Procurement department, we are proud to be constantly striving for new innovations around sustainability and waste reduction. You will see first-hand how we go about this. There are regular opportunities for career progression and this is fully supported by all levels of management. This role is based at our Receipt & Distribution facility, at St James Hospital site. We are looking for two full time (37.5 Hrs/week) Mon-Fri 8am-4pm There will be driving (Luton van) responsibilities with at least one of these vacancies.
Main duties of the job The Supplies and Procurement department is made up of approximately 140 staff and the various teams are based throughout the Trust. (St James University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, Chapel Allerton, Seacroft and Wharfedale Hospital). The department as a whole consists of the contracting sections for both Clinical and Non-Clinical, e- Procurement, Materials Management (Supply Chain), Scan4Safety and ICT Procurement. You will be based at Dolly Lane, SJUH but you will travel across sites when required. At every step of the process, our priority is always our end user (the Patient) although this job can be physically challenging, it offers a great sense of job-satisfaction and our team members are proud to work for Leeds Teaching Hospitals. This is an inclusive and social working environment, so good people skills are a must. You will be shown all areas of Procurement & Supplies, this could be the beginning of an exciting new career!
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
Name Wayne Latto Position Warehouse Supervisor Email [email protected] Shortlisting Date: 17/08/2026 Interview Date: 25/08/2026
What you will bring to the role It's all about the right attitude & a great work ethic!
Reliable and punctual, with a strong attendance record. Good attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing and stock control. Strong commitment to health and safety procedures. Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt. Basic numeracy and IT skills, including use of scanners and warehouse systems. Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative At least one of these vacancies will come with DRIVING responsibilities. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)