Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for a Main Stores & Postal Operative, to work within the Procurement Department of the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, flexible and committed person to join the team.
Main Stores & Postal Service cover Receipt & Distribution & Postal Services. Applicants must have previous experience of receipt and distribution and strong customer service skills. It is essential candidates have the ability to undertake manual handling.
Candidates must be flexible in their role, as the post will form part of a multi skilled team. Basic computer skills are required as the successful candidates will use various software programs to produce documentation as part of their duties.
The rate of pay is in accordance with “Agenda for Change” Band 2.
Main duties of the job
The key duties of this role are:
- the acceptance and subsequent checking and booking in of deliveries into the Trust. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- the internal delivery and collection of post. Candidates should be methodical in their approach and be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Warehousing / Postal Service Responsibilities
- To accept the delivery of all incoming goods for the various departments within the Hospital, including loan sets for theatres, samples and medications for Pathology and Pharmacy.
- Undertake delivery rounds to all relevant user points within the James Paget Hospital, delivery and collections of goods and stock in accordance with the Quality manual.
- Using the Oracle/Elcom systems to correctly book in and authorise payment by the Finance Department of goods received.
- Ensure all returns are dealt with effectively/promptly and records maintained.
- Ensuring the Postal service is maintained within the Trust.
Person specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Stores Department
- Basic computer skills and office-based programmes including excel and word
- Communication Skills, using outlook (e-mail) and Telephone
Desirable
- Driving experience in cars, small vans and other vehicles
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or relevant knowledge/experience
Desirable
- Forklift Licence / Certificate
- Full UK driving licence Cat B
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This advert is for Main Stores & Post Operative with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Great Yarmouth, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £23,615 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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