Job details
- Job reference: 254042
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 29/07/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Ronach House, Stadium Road (Inverness)
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 16/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Stores, Fleet and Transport
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Warehouse Officer. The role is Inverness based at our new Distribution Centre/warehousing facility. The successful candidate will work as part of a team carrying out a range of warehousing & administrative duties to support the operations within the Supply Chain Logistics Distribution Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for processing incoming deliveries for onward secondary delivery within North NHS Highland. The Distribution Centre will be the central receipt point for all deliveries to Supply Chain/Logistics within North NHS Highland. The Distribution Centre services all North NHS Highland customers. The successful candidate will have an SNVQ2 in Warehousing or equivalent evidential experience.
It is essential that candidates have recent relevant experience in a Distribution centre environment or similar logistics field, a period of in-house training/induction will be required. A good standard of education to standard level with proven literacy and numeracy skills is essential. Candidates must be IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office applications such as word and excel and e-mail, they should also have experience of computerised stock inventory and e-Procurement systems. Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate positively and professionally. Candidates will require a good level of general fitness as the post involves frequent daily physical effort in carrying out moving and handling of often heavy loads. It is desirable that candidates will be proficient with the use of moving & handling equipment such as a pallet truck, although in-house training can be provided.
For more information please contact Steve Gallagher, Warehousing Team Leader; tel: 01463 705570; email: stephen.gallagher2@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
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This advert is for Warehousing Officer with NHS Highland in Inverness, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £26,696 - £28,988. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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