Total 37 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Preston, PR2 8DY

Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure an accurate exchange of information about catering tasks and service needs. Communicate with a range of customers in person and over the telephone to understand individual needs and provide information relating to the catering service Undertake duties relating to food ordering, distribution and storage, including:- Delivering and collection of meal trolleys to wards and departments, using trust vehicles as required. Delivering and collection of meal trolleys to wards and departments, by foot as and when required to support the team. Review daily ordering of perishable and non-perishable goods as requested, providing the information in a timely manner to the catering office for processing. Receiving all Catering deliveries of food and other goods. Store food items appropriately and rotate stock accordingly. Participate in stock take processes as requested by supervisor or manager. Delivery to any designated place as per daily schedule of all Award Catering requisitions. Delivering between and Chorley and Preston sites on a daily basis. Undertake cleaning either manually or using mechanical equipment catering stores areas. Report any defective equipment or health and safety hazards to immediate supervisor. Delivering goods using trust transport To undertake collections and deliveries of catering goods and patient/staff meals between Trust sites and manage vehicle in line with Trusts Transport Handbook. Proactively support the continued development of the catering service. Demonstrate diligence with regard to security of Trust property. Maintain and develop own competence.

Immediate start - No experience required!

Challenge-trg Recruitment are EXCITED to have you on our team as a Warehouse Operative in Preston, PR2 9ZD working with the UK's only integrated services and safety products business.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will earn £12.00 per hour.

Your shift times and days as a Warehouse Operative:

• 06:00am until 14:00pm and 14:00pm until 22:00pm
• 8 hours shifts
• 5x days (Monday to Friday)

Your benefits as a Warehouse Operative:

• Temp to perm, full training provided
• Canteen on site
• Guaranteed career progression

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

If you are passionate then APPLY for this exciting opportunity.

Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

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Assistant Store Manager

Salary: £26,250 Per Annum Plus Quarterly Bonus
Location: Preston
Region: North - 2

Contract Details: Permanent

If you are ready for a new challenge, with some experience in supporting a successful retail team and growing sales, then our Assistant Store Manager position with Dulux Decorator Centre is for you. This role is all about supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, nurturing, and developing store colleagues and inspiring first-class customer service.

The role

• Support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store
• Nurture & develop store colleagues
• Manage stock & customer accounts
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve sales targets
• Inspire first class customer service
• Build & maintain strong customer relationships

About you

• Experience of assisting running a store and reviewing performance
• Understands the importance of nurturing & developing a team
• Ability to motivate & inspire colleagues
• Confident using a computer and good with numbers
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Calm under pressure
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key

What we offer

We take pride in our work-place culture and our reward package includes:

• fantastic sales-based bonus
• no evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• A Pension Scheme that doubles what you pay in
• up to 50% store discount (including family & friends)
• full training provided and ongoing career development
• a fantastic flexible benefit scheme, including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorator Centres

Dulux Decorator Centre is the UK's largest paint & decorating merchant. With over 230 stores nationwide, we supply the public and trade with all the decorating supplies and advice they need. We are part of the AkzoNobel group, a world expert in making coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands.

However, we aren't just any employer. At Dulux Decorator Centre, we do things differently. We want to see you succeed, offering a fantastic benefits package and all the training you need to progress in your career. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Employer and have achieved 'Investors in People-Gold' for our commitment to nurturing the many talents of our people.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

Assistant Manager, Preston

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

Their decorator centre in Preston is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Working for a large, multi-million pound turnover successful business based in West Hull, you will be responsible for running the multi-currency purchase ledger function for this expanding and forward-thinking business.
Working in a finance team of ten and reporting into a highly experienced and knowledgeable Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the full high value purchase ledger process from matching, batching and coding through to making the payments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known international company that is looking to offer someone a career, not just a job.
They are offering flexible working hours, modern offices, competitive salary and holidays, an annual bonus scheme and free gym membership.
In return, you will have recent and relevant purchase ledger experience. Multi-currency experience would be a distinct advantage but not essential.



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We are delighted to be able to offer the position of Pharmacy Assistant Procurement and Goods In Assistant.

This is a full time role and has become available due to retirement of the existing postholder.

The role will be based within the Inpatient Pharmacy Procurement Team and be primarily warehouse based with some office duties. You may be asked to work cross-site between RPH and CDH; a shuttle bus service is available for staff. You will be working within a dedicated team whose primary role is to obtain medication in a timely fashion for our patients.

The core hours of duty of the team are between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday and you would work 7.5 hours each day between these times.

Depending on bed capacity within the hospital, there are occasions where the volume of work requires flexibility from the team. If additional hours are worked, you will be reimbursed with additional pay or time off in lieu.



You will need to have the ability to prioritise your time, be calm under pressure to meet daily deadlines with suppliers and be confident using a PC to complete your tasks. You will have a ‘right first time’ approach to their work. The job involves high volumes of data entry, warehouse duties and general office duties.

You should be a team player, show excellent attention to detail, have a can-do attitude and be confident using a computer. You will need to be well organised with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a desire to contribute towards developing our services. Previous experience in an office or warehouse setting would be advantageous, however full training and support will be provided.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

We are one of the largest trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to people in Preston and Chorley and specialist care to 1.5million people across Lancashire and South Cumbria. In addition we are proud to be the regional Major Trauma Centre providing life and limb saving treatment for patients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Generating and transmitting orders to suppliers
• Reconciling invoices
• Receiving stock and putting it away
• Filing of associated paperwork
• Communicating with suppliers/colleagues using the telephone, emails or face to face
• Using web-based supplier catalogues and ordering systems
• Using pharmacy software, printers and IT equipment
• Identifying problem products and escalating to the relevant team
• Attending team meetings
• Following all departmental and Trust policies and procedures


This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024

We are one of the largest trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to people in Preston and Chorley and specialist care to 1.5million people across Lancashire and South Cumbria. In addition we are proud to be the regional Major Trauma Centre providing life and limb saving treatment for patients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria. Duties will include, but not be limited to: Generating and transmitting orders to suppliers Reconciling invoices Receiving stock and putting it away Filing of associated paperwork Communicating with suppliers/colleagues using the telephone, emails or face to face Using web-based supplier catalogues and ordering systems Using pharmacy software, printers and IT equipment Identifying problem products and escalating to the relevant team Attending team meetings Following all departmental and Trust policies and procedures