Materials Assistant

Materials Assistant

Provided by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Overview

• Position: Materials Assistant (Permanent Role)

• Location: Kings Oak & Cavell Hospitals, Enfield

• Employment Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)

• Salary: Up to £25,600.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Kings Oak & Cavell Hospitals in Enfield—part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a diligent Materials Assistant for their Materials department.

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours a week on a flexible shift pattern. In this vital role, you will be an active member of the Materials team, ensuring seamless day-to-day stock management, efficient order processing, and top-tier materials support for all internal hospital departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Operations: Actively participate in the day-to-day running of the Materials Department to maintain smooth operations.

• Service Delivery: Provide an effective, high-quality materials management and stock control service to all internal customers across the hospitals.

• Stock Availability: Ensure consistent stock availability by processing correct orders and replenishing pre-approved products and supplies for central stores and hospital departments.

• Documentation & Records: Maintain all departmental files and paperwork accurately and systematically for easy access and audit readiness.

• Compliance: Fully comply with all relevant mandatory training and hospital safety policies.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Minimum of GCSE / O-Level Mathematics and English (or equivalent qualification).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using a PC, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Working Style: Ability to work independently using your own initiative without close supervision.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer service orientation, paired with good communication and interpersonal abilities.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary of up to £25,600.00 per year based on experience, qualifications, and training.

• Leave Allowance: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.

• Financial Security: Private Pension Scheme and non-contributory life insurance.

• Healthcare Benefits: Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at Circle hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions, alongside Friends & Family hospital discounts.

• Family Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay.

• Wellbeing & Rewards: Access to a staff engagement hub featuring nationwide discounts, extensive rewards, voluntary benefits, and dedicated wellbeing support resources.

• Career Growth: Industry-leading training, development, and professional progression opportunities.

Equal Opportunities & Values

Circle Health Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. They champion individuals who embody their core principles: being selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious, and creative.