Materials Assistant

Circle Health Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrogate is looking for a Materials Assistant to join their Materials department. This full-time position involves managing daily operations, providing high-quality materials services to customers, and ensuring stock availability. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSE/O level Mathematics and English, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The role offers numerous benefits including holiday entitlement, private healthcare, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Access to discounts and rewards

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Active member of the Materials Department, managing day-to-day operations.
• Provide high-quality materials management service to internal customers.
• Maintain stock availability through accurate order processing.
• Ensure departmental paperwork and files are maintained accurately.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE/O level Mathematics and English

Job description

Materials Assistant
The Duchy Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: £24,950.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Materials Assistant to join their team of staff in the Materials department.

This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Active member of the Materials Department, involved in the day‑to‑day running of the department.
• Provide an effective and high‑quality materials management service to all internal customers.
• Ensure stock availability through correct order processing and replenishing of pre‑approved stock and products for central stores or on behalf of hospital departments.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork and files in good order with reference to accuracy, appropriateness and availability.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of GCSE/O level Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.