Facility and Inventory Assistant

Facility and Inventory Assistant 

London, Shropshire House 

Full Time 37.5 hrs (rota over 7 days a week, shifts 07:30 to 15:30, 8:00 to 16:00, 9:00 to 17:00 or 10:00 to 18:00) 

Salary: £27,642 + Benefits (pension, private health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development) 
 

We’re looking for a Facility and Inventory Assistant to join our HCA Laboratories team based in Shropshire House, London. You will be part of a dedicated and passionate team and will play a vital role in enabling healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care. Care that truly makes a difference. Please note, this is a non-clinical role and does not include any Laboratory duties 

As a Facility and Inventory Assistant you'll work alongside our materials team to organise and manage the storage and stock control of all supplies and consumables for HCA Laboratories. Your responsibilities will include verifying and processing deliveries, overseeing the distribution of supplies, logging delivery notes and purchase orders, and assisting with inventory counts as needed. Bring your organisational skills and enthusiasm to help us maintain a seamless operation! 
You’ll also benefit from flexibility as you’ll work across 7 days a week between the hours of 7:30 and 18:30. (on a shift rotation with others) 

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in our HCA Laboratories team but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis. 

What you’ll do: 

• Provide an excellent customer service experience for our colleagues and visitors
• Assist with the supplies and stock handling processes within HCA Laboratories
• Waste management, including clinical waste handling and the cleaning and maintenance of designated areas
• Reporting and dealing with replacement of damaged items

What you’ll bring:  

• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Ability to work in a physical role where you are on your feet for long periods of time and lifting materials regularly. 
• Knowledge of stock control as well as supplies and stock management systems. 
• Experience with waste management. 
• A good level of understanding and experience with Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook 365 and experience in using other computerised systems. 
• Ability to work within a wider team but also alone at times. 
• SMART and Meditech knowledge desirable. 

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.   

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Facility and Inventory Assistant you’ll be eligible for: 

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you 
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals 
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service 
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme 
• Group Life Assurance from day one 
• Critical illness cover 
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland 
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you 
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential. 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.