Receipt and Delivery Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9430-25-0531 |
Summary
1. Initial acceptance of orders delivered into Receipt & Delivery, ensuring quantity of parcels/pallets on couriers records matches the amount delivered. Any shortage or damage should be noted on couriers records and the procurement buying team informed. 2. Orders with special requirements, i.e. containing temperature controlled items, next day and timed deliveries, etc. are to be dealt with urgently, and goods delivered as soon as possible . 3. Check correct goods are received and accurately receipt purchase orders into the Trust systems. Any discrepancies need to be promptly reported to the procurement buying team. 4. Liaise with Receipt & Delivery Supervisor / Procurement Team regarding any issues or queries with orders/returns. 5. Ensure all goods are delivered in a timely manner in line with any agreed delivery schedules. Goods from NHS Supply Chain need to be delivered as soon as possible to allow wards/departments sufficient time for reporting discrepancies. 6. Distribute goods to the correct point of order, obtaining proof of delivery from ward/department staff where necessary. 7. Ensure all signed receipts paperwork is matched to the relevant delivery notes - these need to be filed and kept up to date. 8. Collect empty Supply Chain cages on a daily basis and return to cage store. Collect any returns once provided with appropriate returns paperwork from the Procurement department. 9. Respond to all queries and enquiries in a timely and courteous manner, feeding any issues back to the line manager. 10. To complete all mandatory Trust training relevant to the post when required. 11. Liaise and assist other members of the Receipt & Delivery team in the safe receipt, dispatch and movement of stock around the Trust site, using appropriate equipment as provided, if necessary, following agreed Health and Safety procedures. 12. Ensure appropriate personal protection equipment/clothing is used at all times. 13. Ensure cleanliness/security/integrity is maintained within the Department at all times. 14. Carry out any other duties that may be required by the line manager/Operational Procurement Officer as may be reasonably expected within the scope of this post. Please refer to the Job Description for further details