Material Management Assistant

Material Management Assistant

The closing date is 09 April 2026

To accept deliveries that are delivered daily and provide a service to wards and departments within the Trust as part of the internal and external supply chain and non-stock service. Occasionally cover within the Material Management team with put aways and Rugby St cross as and when required.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the receipt and distribution of ad hoc deliveries including the management of stock ordered for the bulk stores facility. To chase suppliers for missing paperwork, either by telephone or email, so that our service can continue to run smoothly. Take responsibility for the security of goods from the point of receipt.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

Provide cover for the Materials Management Officers during absence, where there is an increased workload or when requested by the Materials Supervisor or manager. Ensure stock items delivered are correct and have corresponding paperwork. Assess problem situations and determine the most appropriate course of action for resolving urgent requests from wards and departments, non-deliveries, lost or damaged goods. Work on own initiative in line with Departmental and Trust procedures, seeking supervisory assistance when necessary.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

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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 name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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