Job summary
The successful applicant will be part of a team providing medical and non medical consumables to Health Boards in South Wales.
This will involve the picking and packing of items ready for delivery to sites, following orders generated by hospital staff.
To ensure all boxes / pallets are clearly and precisely labelled with all relevant information.
To ensure all completed boxes / packages are placed on the designated pallets for distribution.
To assist in the receipting of goods into the warehouse from suppliers.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership for a Stores Operative based at Newport IP5 Warehouse.
Shift work on a two week basis.
Week one, will be mornings Mon-Friday 06.00 - 14.00
Week two will be afternoons Mon-Friday 10.00 - 18.00
The successful candidate will work as a member of a team that receives and picks. Candidates should have previous stores experience , be industrious, customer focused and understand the importance of a high quality service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offeringa comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visithttps://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Details
- Date posted: 19 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £26,300 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 043-EA029-0626
- Job locations: Newport IP5, Celtic Way, Newport, NP10 8BE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in warehousing
Desirable
- Experience of mechanical equipment
Other Attributes
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Warehouse and Distribution (or willing to work towards)
- 3 GCSE's (including Maths and English)
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of medical and surgical items
- Working knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of COSHH
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This advert is for Stores/Supply Chain Operative with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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