# Receipt & Distribution Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receipt-and-distribution-assistant/d7ba93b1-4224-4f5d-a724-1e3b07539b39
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receipt-and-distribution-assistant/d7ba93b1-4224-4f5d-a724-1e3b07539b39.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Bradford Royal Infirmary
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Stores operative
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25760.00 to £27476.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-12T14:53:21.117Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8354599
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8354599?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Closing Date: 02.11.26

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: 03.11.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing: W/C 09.11.26

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.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- 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**

- Driving license including vans

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Ability to use a computer system for basic email, word and spreadsheet programmes

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of appropriate Portering procedures
- Health & Safety Training/Lifting & Handling
- Ability to use Oracle purchasing system (or similar)

### Experience

**Essential**

- Working with the Public/Customers

**Desirable**

- Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment
- Working in Supply Chain and Procurement Stores

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE Maths and English* pass or equivalent

**Desirable**

- NVQ3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation level or equivalent experience *

### Other Requirements

**Essential**

- Is efficient and effective with the use of resources
- Is punctual

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10683248)
- [ps (pdf, 272.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10683249)
- [useful links (pdf, 110.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2589)
- [candidate pack (pdf, 22.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2803)
- [people strategy (pdf, 640.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2592)
- [standard information (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2904)
- [terms and conditions - afc (pdf, 96.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2804)
- [voluntary living wage guidance (pdf, 65.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2595)
- [guidance for applicants including values (pdf, 246.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2591)
- [policy statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 94.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2593)
- [code of practice for disclosure and barring service (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2590)
- [policy statement on the secure handling off disclosure information (pdf, 67.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2594)

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