# Receipt & Distribution Assistant/Driver > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receipt-and-distribution-assistantdriver/7cc64160-2166-4226-a324-078f433b8061 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/receipt-and-distribution-assistantdriver/7cc64160-2166-4226-a324-078f433b8061.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Leeds General Infirmary; Wharfedale Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Stores operative - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25272.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-03T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T07:44:13.979Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-1159 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2328&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Come & join the NHS-make a difference! Benefits include 27 days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Mon-Fri working week. Excellent pension scheme. Staff Discounts. It all begins with the Receipt & Distribution Assistant. ### Main duties of the job You are the first contact point of our department, you begin the process of the end user (the Patient) receiving the medical support they need, by co-ordinating the timely receipt, organisation and re-distribution of medical supplies. Working in collaboration with couriers and delivery drivers, the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager and our Racetrack Logistics & Materials Management teams across the Trust, this can be a varied role with countless possibilities to grow your knowledge and skills. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS trusts within the UK and within the Supplies & Procurement department, we are proud to be constantly striving for new innovations around sustainability and waste reduction. You will see first-hand how we go about this. There are regular opportunities for career progression and this is fully supported by all levels of management. This role is based at our Receipt & Distribution facility, at St James Hospital site. We are looking for two full time (37.5 Hrs/week) Mon-Fri 8am-4pm There will be driving (Luton van) responsibilities with these vacancies PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY UK DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL PLEASE. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 21 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 2 - Salary: £25,272 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 002326 - Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS7 9TF, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name Wayne Latto Position Warehouse Supervisor Email wayne.latto@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 3/11/2026 Interview Date: 10/11/2026 Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Why you should join our Team The Supplies and Procurement department is made up of approximately 140 staff and the various teams are based throughout the Trust. (St James University Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, Chapel Allerton, Seacroft and Wharfedale Hospital). The department as a whole consists of the contracting sections for both Clinical and Non-Clinical, e- Procurement, Materials Management (Supply Chain), Scan4Safety and ICT Procurement. You will be based at Dolly Lane, SJUH but you will travel across sites when required. At every step of the process, our priority is always our end user (the Patient) although this job can be physically challenging, it offers a great sense of job-satisfaction and our team members are proud to work for Leeds Teaching Hospitals. This is an inclusive and social working environment, so good people skills are a must. You will be shown all areas of Procurement & Supplies, this could be the beginning of an exciting new career! What you will bring to the role It's all about the right attitude & a great work ethic! - A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE - Reliable and punctual, with a strong attendance record. - Good attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, packing and stock control. - Strong commitment to health and safety procedures. - Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties. - Able to work effectively as part of a team. - Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions. - Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. - Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt. - Basic numeracy and IT skills, including use of scanners and warehouse systems. - Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative - These vacancies will come with DRIVING responsibilities. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Training **Essential** - Safe moving and handling of loads. Training will be given on safe use of (manual) moving equipment **Desirable** - Participation in Customer Service awareness training courses. - COSHH, Risk Assessment, Health & Safety, Moving and Handling ### Behaviours **Essential** - Professional approach (Paying particular attention to the Trust's codes of conduct and accountability). - Hard working and flexible to the demands of customers. - Customer-focused outlook, commitment to service delivery. **Desirable** - Understanding the essential elements of the Stores and Distribution Service, and the key areas to make the service successful. - Ability to work with under own initiative and as part of a team. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Knowledge and experience of various procurement IT Systems within Supplies - Experience of the various procurement IT systems within Supplies - Willing to demonstrate evidence of continual personal development and training particularly working towards relevant NVQ's. **Desirable** - GCSE/CSE or equivalent including Maths or English. ### Practical Skills **Essential** - Standard keyboard skills. - Effective communication skills (particularly orally): ability to deal with customers courteously and effectively within clinical environments. - Ability to adapt to change - Good timekeeping. **Desirable** - Good organisational skills ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy - Ability to carry out strenuous physical tasks. **Desirable** - Experience in dealing with medical products and their particular handling and distribution requirements. ### Special Knowledge including experience **Essential** - Understanding of customer requirements pertinent to the healthcare industry. - Experience of stores and distribution. **Desirable** - Understanding of supply chain procedures and stores audit trails. - Understanding of the Stores Management process, its value and how the service is delivered to provide value for money. - Understanding of the Trust's standing financial instructions. ### Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required (job description section 5) **Essential** - Experience of working within a stores and distribution environment. - Knowledge and experience of the various procurement IT systems within Supplies. - Knowledge of the receipting process, including delivery, ordering and invoicing options. - The ability to work as a team member and liaise with colleagues and customers at all levels. - Good communication skills and the ability to deal with customers courteously and effectively within a hospital environment. - Understanding of customer requirements that are particular to the Healthcare industry. - Demonstrates evidence of continual personal development and training, particularly working towards relevant NVQ's. - Willingness to undertake further training and development, either internally or externally. To undertake all mandatory training required for the role, particularly attending refresher training on an annual basis. - To ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety and security protocols are adhered to. ## Documents - [Job description (DOCX, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4347&JobId=2328) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.