Non Clinical - Materials Technician

The Central Stores team is looking to appoint a Materials Technician who will be an integral member of the team, providing support to Wards, Departments, regional GPs and Healthcare Services.,

• Process requisitions including data entry as required.
• Monitor stock availability, delivery times and dates and initiating remedial action as required.
• Process and monitor uplifts/returns and ensure credits are expedited.
• Process requests for unscheduled deliveries.
• Respond to catalogue queries from customers on product details, availability, etc
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Provide relevant data to Stores Management., The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us. If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you. This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.
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The successful applicant will have a good standard of numeracy and literacy skills as they will be required to use warehouse management systems and applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word. Previous experience of working within Logistics is desirable. The post holder will routinely be required to engage and communicate, both electronically and verbally, in a professional and diplomatic manner with a wide range of people, including Trust staff and suppliers. They must be comfortable working as part of a team whilst being physically robust and flexible in approach and work effectively independently in a busy store's environment.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!, We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.