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Distribution AssistantNHS

Southampton, SO16 6YD Permanent £25,272
Posted 19 August 2026 Closing date 31 August 2026
Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station (1.5 miles away) Albion Place (2.5 miles away)

Job summary

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Job Title: Distribution Assistant Contract Type: Permeant Working Hours: Part time - Saturday and Sunday - 12:30 - 19:00 Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within the UEL Supply Chain department at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

The Distribution team form part of the wider UEL Managed Services. This role is to be part of the supply chain team in a busy trauma hospital ensuring the timely delivery of items from Pharmacy/Goods In onto the relevant wards/departments. This role is physically demanding, involving a lot of walking and handling of heavy items (tools such as pump trucks are available to assist with this).

Job description

The working 12 hours total per weekend, Saturday and Sunday , 12:30 - 19:00 with a 30 minute lunch break, based at the Southampton General Hospital.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include supporting the Pharmacy service at weekends by delivering medication to wards in a timely manner.

UEL recognises and rewards staff, as an employee you are our greatest asset. Our employees are eligible for all standard NHS terms and conditions of service including a generous NHS pension scheme and a wide range of competitive benefits and services, including access to numerous discounts on goods and services and support for your wellbeing from our occupational health team.

As a company we offer flexible work locations across the trusts hospitals and flexible working patterns will be considered against the needs of the service. We offer learning and development opportunities to progress and be promoted in your career as we believe you deserve the support to do your job to your best ability.

About us

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support as one of the largest acute teaching Trusts.

Employee Benefits:

  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • NHS terms of service and annual leave
  • Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

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