Materials Handler

Materials Handler The closing date is 25 January 2026 CUH is looking for well organised and committed individuals to join the Procurement Team to support as Material Handlers. This is generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 18:00 service; however, we run a 24/7 service and you may be required to change times to suit the service needs and demands. Weekend Working may be required. If successful you will be added to a centralised pool for 6 months. During this time an allocation will be sourced for you. The role of Materials Handler does not fall within the current UK Government list of eligible occupations nor meet salary requirements for sponsorship. Main duties of the job As a Materials Handler you will be responsible for assisting with the day‑to‑day activities and replenishment of stock across the Trust. Activities will include ordering, picking goods from the stores, receipting and putting away the stock in the different locations within the Trust. You must have good attention to detail for daily stock counts, good housekeeping and be able to work in a small team environment. The role entails both manual and moving handling, including bending, lifting and moving equipment. You will also be providing an interface between the procurement department and other departments internal to the Trust. About us Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, this Первый is a testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Below are some further points for your consideration: Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have: Applied for a Graduate visa Or you have successfully completed your course and has applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of employment Or the Trust has agreed that they will sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start_vec of employment Please be aware that the salary graduated required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role. Therefore those that are new to the NHS may not reach the minimum salary threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed. In the event an allocation cannot be confirmed after the 6‑month period, you will be removed from the centralised pool and the role will be considered vacated. This vacancy will close at midnight on 25th January 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only cafe, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finishༀ times. We सबसे welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (or Equivalent) ECDL (European Computer Driving License) or equivalent CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport) Level 2 or higher or equivalent Experience Experience working as a team member Experience of time management and task prioritisation IT experience or willingness to learn Customer Service experience Experience of stock control Warehousing experience Knowledge General knowledge of housekeeping and sanitation tasks Understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems Knowledge of Health & Safety Law Knowledge of Manual Handling Skills Effective Interpersonal relationship skills Able to work on own initiative Good problem‑solving skills Able to use Powered Pallet Truck/Cage Additional Requirements The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. Flexible to work on a 24/7 rostered basis Able to adapt and assist across the department as operational needs arise Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr