Material Management Assistant

• *GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification), or demonstrable equivalent experience gained through work or training.
• *An understanding of all Stores procedures e.g. stock control, bar coding, system ordering processes.
• *Experience in working within a materials management environment example, warehousing / distribution or similar.
• *IT skills.
• *Time management skills.
• *Customer service skills.
• *Good communication skills
• *Self-motivated - able to work independently.
• *Ability to use judgement and decision-making skills.
• *Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• *Occasional need to travel to support other sites across University Hospitals Birmingham.

• *Health & Safety Legislation.

To assist with the operation of progressive Materials Management systems, including product location identity, stocktaking, requisitioning, receipt and temporary storage of goods and their subsequent distribution to end users.

1.To work with the materials management operatives and operations supervisor to identify a progressive and cost-effective solution to the materials management requirements of the areas identified within project plans.

2.To identify current product lines, their supply routes and establish the current usage and stock turn of the products and complete area stocktakes.

3.To identify each products current stock location and where appropriate agree any new or changes to locations.

4.To prepare all agreed product locations and label with necessary information and complete the movement of existing stock to new locations.

5.To identify and agree new stock levels and re-order levels for each product.

6.To establish the new stock value, surplus stocks and their value and expired stocks and their value.

7.To order standard and non-standard products using the latest handheld computer technology.

8.To order, receive, inspect and check all goods delivered to the area, reporting any discrepancies apparent and to arrange returns where necessary.

9.To check and put away received goods into correct stock locations in the area, ensuring stock rotation. Ensure prompt return of empty containers to the RDP.

10.To carry out a review of the effectiveness of the implemented Materials Management procedure, to include stock levels, stock locations, re-order levels and frequency of ordering.

11.To identify and report any savings achieved through Materials Management.

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

United Kingdom

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

£25,272 to £25,272 a year

Permanent

Full-time, Flexible working

304-9018973

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

United Kingdom

30 September 2026

Agenda for change

Band 2