Logistics Admin and Clerical Assistant

Job overview

This exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the forward looking and enterprising Logistics/Transport team of an Acute Trust. You will be responsible for the delivery of goods to various locations of a busy acute hospital service and for ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day Transport and Stores function.

We need an enthusiastic person with an understanding of Logistics. You will be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be able to assist the Logistics Manager as and when required.

Specific responsibilities include receiving and receipting of delivery notes onto the in-house computer system (SBS), delivering to Sterile services, medical records, Pharmacy and general distribution of goods and paperwork to agreed locations within the Trust in a timely and efficient manner.

You will need to be flexible and capable of working effectively within the busy environment of the Trust's Transport and Stores Teams. You will between Southport and Ormskirk  District General Hospital sites which are eight miles apart.

Please note the job description for this post is subject to change as per AfC review.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Logistics Team Leader with the day to day running of the stores/Logistics department, and in addition be responsible for the items held within the stores, undertake stock control, order processing and distribution of goods and control the administration of both incoming and outgoing deliveries and maintain accurate records.

To maintain and update an accurate record of all deliveries received within the Trust showing when they were received and where they were delivered to which will be corroborated with a signed receipt.

To be responsible for receiving orders and electronically receipting onto the SBS system. Keeping and maintaining an electronic database of receipted goods within the Trust. This database will also be uitilised by the Finance department to assist with the smooth transition of payments to external suppliers.

To be flexible and capable of working effectively within the busy environment of the Trust's Logistics and Facilities Teams.

Assist with the deliveries and onward distribution of goods and paperwork to agreed locations within the Trust in a timely and efficient manner, report any obvious damage or discrepancy in accordance with the Trusts procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 29th October 2025

Closing date: 10th November 2025

Shortlisting date: 11th November 2025

Proposed Interview date: 18th November 2025

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.