Job summary
Employer heading
Stores/ Supply Chain Operative
Band 2
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Job overview
To select items from a range of commodities, maintaining accurate and methodical selection.
Ensure all orders are packed to a high standard to maintain the satisfaction of NHS Customers in Wales.
Warehouse experience is desirable for this post but not essential.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
A vacancy has arisen for a Stores Operative, based at Newport Stores, Imperial Park, Unit 5 Celtic Way, Newport NP10 8BE.
The hours of work will be 2 Shifts, 06.00 - 14.00, and 10.00 - 18.00 (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate will work as a member of a team that receives and picks orders for Health boards. Candidates should have previous stores experience, be industrious, customer focused and understand the importance of a high-quality service.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we have high standards and expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening & Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility & Innovating, whilst ensuring trust, honesty and compassion are implicit in everything that we do.
We are adaptable, agile and flexible and pride ourselves on being a learning organisation - one where it is safe to make mistakes, where blame is replaced by opportunity, learning and improvement. Innovation is built into everything that we do.
We recognise our people regularly and have an Appreciation Station, to encourage staff to applaud exemplary behaviour in one another, alongside an Annual Staff Recognition Award ceremony aligned to our values.
We respect and value our people and strive for a culture of compassion and inclusivity. We are a bilingual organisation, and we have a team of Change Champions who advocate ‘This is Our NWSSP’ our principal change programme. Similarly, PROUD is our new staff network welcoming LGBT+ colleagues and allies to come together in a safe space for discussions, event planning and the opportunity to build supportive networks.
We have a comprehensive benefits package where there is something for everyone, supporting health, engagement and wellbeing and includes an Employee Assistance Programme. We have over 30 Mental Health First Aiders and work in partnership with local and national organisations to ensure the well-being and resilience of our people
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) OR Equivalent level of experience
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of operating mechanical handling equipment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mike Griffiths
- Job title
- Assistant warehouse manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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