Receipt & Distribution Assistant

Receipt & Distribution Assistant, Manchester

Client: Greater Manchester Mental Health

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7fcc1eadc320

Job Views: 2

Posted: 12.07.2025

Expiry Date: 26.08.2025

Job Description

Job overview

GMMH Facilities is seeking a Receipt & Distribution (R&D) Stores Assistant for our Facilities Team. The role involves supporting our services through technological advancements and process improvements to deliver excellent service to our users and customers.

The successful candidate will be part of the R&D team, working with colleagues across CEF Facilities and the wider organization to ensure high-quality service delivery.

This role includes driving, distribution, portering, and stores duties, with full training provided. The candidate will work closely with the team to provide flexible, comprehensive services, focusing on customer service and stakeholder engagement.

Main duties of the job

• Serve as the front-facing contact for the Prestwich Stores team, with occasional contact with service users.
• Maintain a professional and friendly image of the team.
• Ensure confidentiality in line with Information Governance policies.
• Report recurring issues to management.
• Assist with sorting goods and mail.
• Perform routine and non-routine portering and delivery duties.
• Safely deliver medication, specimens, food, and goods following policies.
• Use power tools occasionally for dismantling furniture.
• Process and receipt goods onto the stores system.
• Move cages, boxes, and pallets regularly.
• Follow Health & Safety protocols and report issues.

Working for our organization

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond. We offer a vibrant work environment with opportunities for learning and development, along with various benefits such as pay enhancements, annual leave, cycle schemes, and discounts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification. Benefits include pay enhancements and generous annual leave.

Person specification

Experience

• Customer service experience
• Goods receipting using a system
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Experience with equipment moving cages and pallets
• Previous R&D stores experience

Knowledge

• Health & Safety knowledge
• Computer literacy

Skills and Abilities

• Teamwork
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to meet service demands
• Availability for rota including early mornings and public holidays

The role requires enrolment in the DBS Update Service for a fee of £16/year. We welcome applicants with experience in mental health, learning disabilities, or substance misuse, either as a service user or carer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting diversity within our workforce.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

Applicants may use AI assistance, but applications are assessed on their entirety. AI-generated content may be monitored, and candidates may be asked to discuss their responses in interviews.

Sponsorship

We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Not all roles are eligible; please check the UK Government’s website. Candidates requiring sponsorship will be evaluated based on eligibility. Changes to immigration rules may impact sponsorship eligibility.

Experience outside the NHS

We consider relevant experience outside the NHS for salary calculation and value diverse skills to deliver inclusive healthcare services.

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