Reference: 1154391/ 1154394
Hours: 2x 37.5 hrs

Pay Grade: AfC Band 3 (£24,937 - £26,598)

Closing date: 30 January 2026 (please note, if we receive a high volume of applications, this advert may close early)

Interview dates: week commencing 09 February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for two Inventory Management Operative to join our team on a permanent basis.

This position is well-suited to a team player with a customer focused approach and is looking for an opportunity to gain experience within a new environment.

Job Role:
• To maintain an inventory management service across key departments and wards, undertaking the day to day ordering activity on behalf of the customer, in line with agreed protocols.

Includes electronic ordering and physical put-away of stock on to shelves.
• Regular customer contact to ensure stock levels and the range of products held are regularly reviewed, reflect activity and are updated in agreement with the customer and policies.
• Assist with provision of cover to other areas of Inventory Management Operatives when necessary.
• Carry out quarterly reviews with appropriate ward/department leads, using system information as appropriate to illustrate spending patterns, identify and agree all products and stock levels with the customer, monitor usage and activity patterns and place timely and accurate orders to maintain agreed levels.
• Assist in value for money studies to contribute to savings set targets and regularly reports spend/saving activity.
• Certain duties may be changed to suit the needs of the developing service following consultation.

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, work well under pressure and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable adjustment

This role is subject to Standard DBS disclosure.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and English.

• Working knowledge of NHS Supply Chain, Genesis Inventory Management and Integra electronic ordering or similar systems.

• Good working knowledge of basic software packages including Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Experience in a Customer services related department or similar environment.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

For full details regarding this role, please view the job description and person specification.

You will be required to submit a copy of your CV

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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role – just tell us when applying.

To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.

If you have any queries please contact the People and Culture team via email at: [email protected]

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, for more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres.

Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.

Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do.

Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton.

Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible.

If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.

Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd
Royal Bolton Hospital,
Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR