Materials Assistant (Bank)

Materials Assistant (Bank)

Provided by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Overview

• Position: Materials Assistant (Bank Role)

• Location: The Highfield Hospital, Rochdale (CQC Rated Outstanding)

• Employment Type: Bank (Flexible / As and when required)

• Salary: £12.71 per hour

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with the CQC-rated Outstanding Highfield Hospital in Rochdale—part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a flexible Materials Assistant for their materials department.

This is a bank role operating on an "as and when required" basis, giving you the flexibility to supplement staffing levels during busy periods or provide essential cover during staff absences and annual leave. In this role, you will be an active member of the Materials team, helping maintain seamless inventory control, accurate order processing, and high-quality support across all hospital departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Department Operations: Play an active role in the daily management and smooth running of the Materials Department.

• Service Delivery: Deliver an effective and high-quality materials management and stock control service to all internal customers.

• Stock Availability: Ensure continuous product and stock availability through correct order processing and the replenishment of pre-approved items for central stores or hospital wards.

• Documentation & Filing: Maintain all departmental paperwork and digital files in an organized, accurate, and audit-ready manner.

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

Candidate Requirements

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

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PC use, 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 teamworking abilities.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive Pay: Attractive hourly rate of £12.71 per hour.

• Flexibility: Ideal opportunity to manage your own schedule with bank shifts that fit around your lifestyle.

• Culture & Values: Become part of an award-winning healthcare environment guided by Circle Health Group's core principles and philosophy.

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.