About this role
Job summary
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.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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
Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or with significant equivalent experience Good standard of education, GCSE or equivalent including English & Mathematics 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
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. Reach Truck qualification (RTITB) accredited or equivalent Racking safety awareness course (SEMA approved or equivalent)
Experience Essential
Proven experience in team leadership, providing supervision to a team within a warehouse, supply chain, or logistics environment. Experience with transport and fleet management systems and practices within a warehouse or logistics environment. Experience in distribution and transport planning. Strong IT skills and excellent working knowledge of various MS packages. Experience of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or Inventory Management Systems (IMS).
Desirable
Experience of root cause analysis. Experience in reporting and data analysis management.
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of NHS priorities. Fleet vehicle management - knowledge of vehicle maintenance, schedules, fleet tracking systems, and fuel efficiency practices - focus on NHS Greener Stnadards, Net Zero. Environmental compliance - working within NHS England's Net Zero Travel & Transport Strategy and Greener NHS Framework. Knowledge of route optimisation systems. Working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Drivers' Working Hours, Health and Safety Regulations, Road Traffic legislation. Use of GPS tracking, dispatch software and data analytics tools for performance monitoring. Logistics and Supply Chain Principles - insight into route planning, inventory and systems management.
Desirable
Awareness of Health & Safety Executive (HSE) - understanding risk assessment processes.
Skills Essential
Attention to detail. Self-motivated and flexible approach to tasks and problems. Adaptable and ablet o demonstrate resilience in difficult situations. Excellent relationship building skills. Excellent interpersonal, and customer service skills. Excellent communication skills Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
Other Essential
Calm approach to work Willingness to assist team members at all levels of work. Flexible attitude to working hours and workload. Team player. Ability to get on with peers and team members. Adaptable to a changing work environment.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre, Unit B3, Hubert Road, Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)