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Job summary

Main area
Procurement
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts will either be 6am to 2pm, or 8am to 4pm - to be agreed on recruitment)
Job ref
043-EA009-0326
Employer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Employer type
NHS
Site
Denbigh Regional Stores
Town
Denbigh
Salary
£24,833 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Supply Chain Operative

Band 2

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 Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Procurement department based in Denbigh Regional Stores, North Wales. 

The successful applicant will be part of a team providing medical and non medical consumables to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Powys Teaching Local Health Board and Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (North). This will involve the picking and packing of items ready for delivery to sites, following orders generated by hospital staff.  

Main duties of the job

A vacancy has arisen for a Supply Chain Operative, based at Denbigh Regional Stores on a full time basis. The shift pattern will either be 6am to 2pm or 8am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) to be agreed on recruitment. 

The successful candidate will work as a member of a team that receives and picks orders ready for delivery into hospital sites. Candidates should have previous stores experience, be industrious and customer focused and understand the importance of a high quality service.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.  To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit  https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards) OR 3 GCSE’s (including Maths and English)
  • Equivalent level of experience
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of medical and surgical items
  • Working knowledge of Quality systems and procedures

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in a warehouse environment
  • Previous experience of working to Health & Safety requirements
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of operating mechanical handling equipment
  • Previous use/awareness of handheld devices

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Excellent Communication Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to travel to other sites if necessary
  • Able to operate mechanical handling equipment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Customer Service ExcellenceHyderus o ran anabledd - ymroddedigDisability confident committedMenopause Workplace PledgeEnei MemberLexcel Legal Practice Quality MarkRhwydwaith Network 75 logoEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principlesPrentisiaethau ApprenticeshipsArmed Forces Bronze Award NWSSP

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nick Hailes
Job title
Area Manager - SCLT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07818413546
Additional information
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