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Barts Health NHS Trust Supply Chain Distribution Officer

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

Operating 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 is expected to consistently deliver a client-focused service which promotes good customer service and effective working relationships.

This role is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday, occasional ad-hoc Saturday shift.

Main duties of the job

Operating daily from the NELFT Supply Chain Distribution Centre in Brentwood you will be responsible for the delivery, collection, and transportation of goods, products, patient specimen samples/bloods and equipment across north and east London, Essex and surrounding areas; and ensuring collected goods and equipment are clean and safe for reissue.

This job will involve driving, and the job holder will need to have a clean manual driving licence and be able to drive a range of vehicles, including manual, automatic, electric vehicles and a 3.5tonne tail-lift, which may have additional specifications for H&S/ insurance.

This job will involve handling stock, lifting, and moving equipment. Appropriate training will be given, and safety clothing provided (shoes, gloves, high vis jacket).The job holder will need to be physically fit enough to complete these tasks.

The role is split into four distinct areas:

Transportation and delivery

Loading and unloading

Stock handling

Computer/Administration

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8280607GSS-A

Job locations

NELFT Supply Chain

Brentwood

CM14 4JY

United Kingdom

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.

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

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent of literacy and numeracy
• 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

• Reach Truck qualification (RTITB) accredited or equivalent
• Racking safety awareness course (SEMA approved or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Experience of safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted spaces, and traffic conditions.
• Able to drive a manual van up to 3.5 tonne in adverse weather conditions or for long periods of time
• Understanding of basic principles of stock rotation, and replenishment

Desirable

• Working in an NHS environment.
• Experience of using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience of inventory management and logistics processes.
• Previous experience driving in a multi-drop role.

Knowledge

Essential

• An awareness of NHS priorities
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations e.g. stock management, packing, despatch.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements when working in a warehouse environment.
• Maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Understanding how to maintain confidentiality/data protection
• Understand the needs of clients and ablet o deal tactfully and sensitively with concerns.

Desirable

• Experience of using warehouse equipment e.g. pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc

Skills

Essential

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
• Able to store and maintain manual and electronic records.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer focussed environment.
• Team player.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently.
• Able to secure and protect loads.

Other

Essential

• Able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
• Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks (lifting parcels, bags of specimens, equipment etc.), standing or walking for long periods.
• Willingness to work variable shifts.

Desirable

• Clean driving licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent of literacy and numeracy
• 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

• Reach Truck qualification (RTITB) accredited or equivalent
• Racking safety awareness course (SEMA approved or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Experience of safe driving in varied weather, road, restricted spaces, and traffic conditions.
• Able to drive a manual van up to 3.5 tonne in adverse weather conditions or for long periods of time
• Understanding of basic principles of stock rotation, and replenishment

Desirable

• Working in an NHS environment.
• Experience of using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience of inventory management and logistics processes.
• Previous experience driving in a multi-drop role.

Knowledge

Essential

• An awareness of NHS priorities
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations e.g. stock management, packing, despatch.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements when working in a warehouse environment.
• Maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Understanding how to maintain confidentiality/data protection
• Understand the needs of clients and ablet o deal tactfully and sensitively with concerns.

Desirable

• Experience of using warehouse equipment e.g. pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc

Skills

Essential

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
• Able to store and maintain manual and electronic records.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a customer focussed environment.
• Team player.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently.
• Able to secure and protect loads.

Other

Essential

• Able to travel effectively throughout the Trust
• Physically able to undertake manual handling tasks (lifting parcels, bags of specimens, equipment etc.), standing or walking for long periods.
• Willingness to work variable shifts.

Desirable

• Clean driving licence

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).

Additional information

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

Brentwood

CM14 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

NELFT Supply Chain

Brentwood

CM14 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supply Chain Business Partner

Kelly Curley

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8280607GSS-A

Job locations

NELFT Supply Chain

Brentwood

CM14 4JY

United Kingdom

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