NUPAS Ltd is recruiting an Inventory Assistant to support the efficient management of medicines, medical equipment, consumables and other stock across its services in Manchester.
The role involves receiving, checking, storing, recording and distributing stock to multiple clinics while maintaining accurate inventory records and complying with relevant storage, safety and regulatory requirements.
Previous experience in stock control, warehousing, inventory management or purchasing is required, with healthcare experience desirable. The successful candidate will need strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, communication skills and confidence using Excel and inventory systems.
Applications are encouraged early as the advert may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications is received. Previous applicants need not apply.
Job Details
- Job Title: Inventory Assistant
- Employer: NUPAS Ltd
- Location: 79 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EX
- Salary: £15.67 per hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Reference: E0169-26-0033
- Date Posted: 22 September 2026
- Closing Date: 6 October 2026
About the Role
The Inventory Assistant will support the Procurement Manager with the day-to-day operation of the central store and inventory processes.
Responsibilities include maintaining accurate stock records, monitoring stock levels, receiving deliveries, checking goods, storing products correctly and preparing stock for distribution to multiple clinics.
The role requires someone who can work independently, use their own initiative and maintain a high level of accuracy in a regulated healthcare environment.
NUPAS is a reproductive healthcare organisation committed to patient-centred care, professionalism, integrity and respect.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate inventory records for medicines, consumables, medical equipment and other goods.
- Apply appropriate stock rotation principles, including FIFO/FEFO.
- Assist with stock counts, cycle counts and audits.
- Monitor stock levels and raise requests for replenishment when required.
- Stack and replenish received stock according to company procedures.
- Pack stock for distribution to clinics.
- Support the Procurement Manager with central store operations.
- Report damaged or near-expiry stock.
- Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
- Compile relevant inventory reports.
- Receive incoming deliveries and check goods against purchase orders.
- Verify quantities, batch numbers, expiry dates and supporting documentation.
- Report damaged, expired or non-compliant items.
- Record received stock accurately within the relevant inventory system.
Storage and Stock Handling
- Store medicines, consumables and equipment in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain appropriate temperature-controlled storage where required.
- Segregate quarantined, expired or recalled stock when instructed.
- Keep storage areas, including fridges, clean and organised.
- Monitor storage temperatures daily and maintain appropriate records.
- Pick, pack and prepare stock accurately for dispatch.
- Ensure correct labelling, documentation and packaging.
- Coordinate timely deliveries to clinics and other sites.
Compliance and Safety
- Follow health and safety requirements when handling medicines, equipment and other stock.
- Maintain audit-ready records and documentation, including temperature logs.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Comply with organisational policies relating to confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
- Follow safeguarding requirements relating to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Systems and Reporting
- Update inventory systems when processing receipts, transfers and stocktakes.
- Maintain appropriate purchasing and stock documentation.
- Assist with identifying discrepancies and resolving stock issues.
- Support improvements to inventory and procurement processes.
- Work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, transport providers and other stakeholders.
Skills and Competencies
Essential:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment.
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow established processes.
- Understanding of inventory control principles, including FIFO/FEFO.
- Awareness of health and safety practices in a warehouse or store environment.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of healthcare storage standards.
- Understanding of temperature-controlled or cold-chain storage.
- Awareness of healthcare or pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify stock discrepancies and contribute to process improvements.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential experience:
- Previous experience in stock control, warehousing or inventory management.
- Experience receiving, checking, storing and dispatching goods.
- Experience using inventory or ERP systems.
- Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience handling consumables or general stock.
- Experience working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable experience:
- Healthcare, pharmaceutical or clinical environment experience.
- Experience handling medicines or medical equipment.
- Experience supporting stock audits, stock counts or compliance processes.
- Experience working with systems such as Sage 200.
Essential qualifications:
- GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
- Basic IT literacy, including Microsoft Excel and email systems.
Desirable qualifications:
- Relevant Supply Chain or Logistics qualification.
- Training or certification in inventory or stock control systems.
Working Conditions
The position involves:
- Manual handling of goods on a daily basis.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Working in controlled environments, including cold areas.
- Following appropriate health and safety procedures.
About NUPAS
NUPAS is a reproductive healthcare organisation supporting women’s reproductive choices.
The organisation states that a commitment to pro-choice healthcare is required. Staff are expected to support patient-centred care and treat patients, colleagues and others with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect and understanding.
NUPAS is a Disability Confident Employer.
DBS checks are standard for prospective employees, with the level of check determined by the nature of the role.
Visa / Right-to-Work
The supplied NHS Jobs advert does not state that visa sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility and sponsorship position directly with NUPAS before applying.
Application and Selection Process
Applications should be submitted through the official NHS Jobs vacancy page.
The employer has stated that the advert may close early if a high number of applications is received, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Employer Contact
For questions about the position:
Procurement Manager
Faheem Kareem
Email: faheem.kareem@nupas.co.uk
Employer: NUPAS Ltd
Address: 79 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EX
Employer website: https://www.nupas.co.uk/
Important Information
Employees are required to maintain confidentiality and protect commercially sensitive and personal information.
The role also requires compliance with organisational policies covering health and safety, safeguarding, information governance, data protection, confidentiality and professional conduct.