Job Description

This exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the forward looking and enterprising Logistics/Transport team of an Acute Trust.You will be responsible for the delivery of goods to various locations of a busy acute hospital service and for ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day Transport and Stores function.
We need an enthusiastic person with an understanding of Logistics. You will be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and be able to assist the Logistics Manager as and when required.
Specific responsibilities include receiving and receipting of delivery notes onto the in-house computer system (SBS), delivering to Sterile services, medical records, Pharmacy and general distribution of goods and paperwork to agreed locations within the Trust in a timely and efficient manner.
You will need to be flexible and capable of working effectively within the busy environment of the Trust's Transport and Stores Teams.You will between Southport and Ormskirk District General Hospital sites which are eight miles apart.
Please note the job description for this post is subject to change as per AfC review.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Logistics Team Leader with the day to day running of the stores/Logistics department, and in addition be responsible for the items held within the stores, undertake stock control, order processing and distribution of goods and control the administration of both incoming and outgoing deliveries and maintain accurate records.
To maintain and update an accurate record of all deliveries received within the Trust showing when they were received and where they were delivered to which will be corroborated with a signed receipt.
To be responsible for receiving orders and electronically receipting onto the SBS system. Keeping and maintaining an electronic database of receipted goods within the Trust. This database will also be uitilised by the Finance department to assist with the smooth transition of payments to external suppliers.
To be flexible and capable of working effectively within the busy environment of the Trust's Logistics and Facilities Teams.
Assist with the deliveries and onward distribution of goods and paperwork to agreed locations within the Trust in a timely and efficient manner, report any obvious damage or discrepancy in accordance with the Trusts procedures.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Details
Date posted
05 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
409-7461811-A
Job locations
Ormskirk Hospital
Wigan Road
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 29th October 2025
Closing date: 10th November 2025
Shortlisting date: 11th November 2025
Proposed Interview date: 18th November 2025
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 29th October 2025
Closing date: 10th November 2025
Shortlisting date: 11th November 2025
Proposed Interview date: 18th November 2025
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE A - C including Mathematics and English or equivalent level of skills and knowledge
• CPC course completed

Desirable

• EDCL or IT related skills

Our Values
Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate background knowledge of NHS
• Worked in a Logistics Environment

Desirable

• Good administration skills
• Use of Computer, VDUs, photocopier and scanner
• Microsoft Systems

Skills
Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Good clerical skills
• Ability to interact as a member of a team
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make dynamic decisions
• Ability to prioritise daily workload
• Team player
• Required to deal with quires regarding late deliveries which requires good customer skills
• To be sensitive to the needs of others
• Required to assist with the physical distribution of goods to clinical / support departments

Other
Essential

• Full Driving Licence

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE A - C including Mathematics and English or equivalent level of skills and knowledge
• CPC course completed

Desirable

• EDCL or IT related skills

Our Values
Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate background knowledge of NHS
• Worked in a Logistics Environment

Desirable

• Good administration skills
• Use of Computer, VDUs, photocopier and scanner
• Microsoft Systems

Skills
Essential

• Good Communication Skills
• Good clerical skills
• Ability to interact as a member of a team
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make dynamic decisions
• Ability to prioritise daily workload
• Team player
• Required to deal with quires regarding late deliveries which requires good customer skills
• To be sensitive to the needs of others
• Required to assist with the physical distribution of goods to clinical / support departments

Other
Essential

• Full Driving Licence

Skills Required