Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Facilities Operative - Logistics & Portering - INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Facilities Operative to join our busy Receipt & Distribution team, with additional duties supporting Portering services across the site. This is a key role within the Health Board, contributing to the safe, efficient, and effective running of our hospital services.
You will play an essential part in ensuring that goods, equipment, medical supplies, and essential items are received, recorded, processed, and delivered promptly to departments. You will also support Portering duties as required, helping maintain high standards of patient-focused service across the site.
What We’re Looking For
- A team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast‑paced environment.
- Basic IT skills for logging deliveries and completing documentation.
- Physically able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role (training provided).
- Flexible and willing to support multiple services as operational needs change.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
Key Responsibilities
Receipt & Distribution
- Receive, check, and record incoming deliveries in line with Health Board procedures.
- Sort, store, and distribute supplies, equipment, and mail to departments in a timely manner.
- Ensure accurate documentation and use of electronic tracking systems where required.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe storage and loading area.
- Liaise with delivery drivers, suppliers, and internal departments to resolve delivery issues.
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Portering Support
- Assist Portering Services with ad-hoc requests including the movement of:
- Equipment
- Medical devices
- Specimens
- Medical records
- Furniture and stores
- Support patient movement under direction (non-clinical tasks only).
- Respond to urgent requests to ensure continuity of service.
Working for Our Organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
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We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
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Knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training
- Ability to undertake training
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Experience
- Experience of working in a healthcare or similar hospitality environment
Skills and Attributes
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Essential Criteria
- Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards.
- Dependable & reliable with good time management skills.
- Ability to remain effective under pressure.
- Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role
- Excellent customer care skills
- Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased
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Desirable Criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
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