Job summary
- Main area
- Distribution
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-25-7369115
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Receipt & Distribution Assistant (22.5hrs per week)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Closing Date: 19.08.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: 20.08.25
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing: W/C 01.09.25
We’re a friendly, hardworking team that’s looking for someone determined and enthusiastic to help us with the day- to-day logistics of all goods delivered to the Trust. In return, we can support you to develop in the team and further your career in a lively, forward-looking workplace.
You will be taking a proactive role in supporting the Logistic Services Supervisor in signing for and checking in goods, matching goods against the delivery notes then distributing the goods to the end users. The post may require some receipting of goods onto the computer system from time to time.
On the job training will be provided along with a uniform and safety footwear.
There’s never been a better time to be part of the important role that our Receipt and Distribution Centre plays in providing patient care - so why not join us?
The ideal candidate should enjoy working as part of a team, be motivated and be keen to learn.
Please cover all areas within the Person Specification when you are completing your application.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached person specification and job description which detail the main duties of the job.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description which detail the main duties of the job.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with the Public/Customers
Desirable criteria
- Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
- Working in Supply Chain and Procurement Stores
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English* pass or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Ability to use a computer system for basic email, word and spreadsheet programmes
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of appropriate Portering procedures
- Health & Safety Training/Lifting & Handling
- Ability to use Oracle purchasing system (or similar)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written)
- Ability to work to schedules, procedures and deadlines
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload efficiently
- Conscientious attitude with attention to detail
- A reasonable level of fitness is required as heavy lifting will be necessary with this role in accordance with manual handling training as well as multiple delivery runs around the estate on foot with manual and powered handling trolleys per day.
Desirable criteria
- Driving licence including vans
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suchayan Majumdar
- Job title
- Supply Chain Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 274150
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