Job summary
- Main area
- Materials Management-Procurement.
- Grade
- QEFAP-10
- Contract
- 18 months (dependant on completion of apprenticeship this could take longer.)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-7394286
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £15,502 per annum
- Closing
- 27/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Materials Management Apprentice
QEFAP-10
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
The successful candidate will undertake the Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative apprenticeship standard within the materials management team as part of the Procurement Division and will assist in making sure the flow within a critical environment, of all stock requirements is efficient and organised. Assisting in the control of safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch and distribution to our customers and end users of a wide range of goods and products. We will provide opportunities to the postholder to further their career and build a specialist skillset upon successful completion of their apprenticeship within a fast-paced environment where each day will be varied, interesting and challenging.
Main duties of the job
· Achieve and maintain the highest standards of procurement support to all our customers by ensuring all stock requirements are replenished as necessary to maintain the agreed inventory levels and within the agreed timescales.
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Perform general stockroom duties to include but not limited to housekeeping, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, systematic replenishments, and other functions according to customer requirements and service level agreements.
· Distribute deliveries to the correct designated areas and regularly communicate with stakeholders to ensure all functions are aware of incoming deliveries and ensure all stock movements are accounted for and recorded.
· You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in line in with your skills, knowledge and experience and the needs of the business.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Customer services
- Supplychain
- Warehousing
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 3 Standard Grades (English Maths Science)
Desirable criteria
- CILT Level 2 or above
- CIPS any level
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Evans
- Job title
- Materials Management & Linen Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 445 3410
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