Stock & Facilities Assistant

Stock & Facilities Assistant

Ipswich & Bury St Edmunds

Who are we

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England providing outpatients appointments diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what its like to work here we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.

In addition to this we are pleased to announce that we in Suffolk are now a Disability Confident Level 1 Employer and we have recently received the EADT Customer Excellence Award for 2026 and the Good Health at Work Silver Award.

Role overview

We are looking for two new Stock & Facilities Assistants to join our Suffolk team. This is a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract position working 40 hours over 5 days per week including the occasional weekend.

The Estates Facilities & Procurement Team is a newly established and developing function responsible for ensuring that all premises equipment and consumables meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. As the team grows there are excellent opportunities for development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to work closely with the Estates Facilities and Procurement Manager to effectively manage all elements of stock across our Suffolk sites. This role is key to ensuring that both clinical and non-clinical consumables are accurately maintained organised and available when needed.

If you are well-organised proactive and eager to be part of a growing Estates Facilities and Procurement team within a healthcare environment this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to patients care within Suffolk.

What skills and experience do I need

Essential:

• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• GCSEs in English and Maths
• Ability to undertake manual handling tasks and be on your feet for long periods
• Ability to work independently and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn develop and support service improvement
• Understanding of effective stock principals (FIFO) and medicine management regulations.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook).

Desirable:

• Experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment
• Higher education in Business Administration Facilities Management or Warehousing
• Training or experience related to estates safety compliance or stock control
• Experience in stock control warehousing facilities management or compliance
• Familiarity with stock management systems
• Understanding of infection control health & safety and basic compliance principles (training will be provided)

What were offering

• A salary of 26750.00 (FTE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day of birthday leave!
• A company pension scheme
• A discretionary bonus scheme paid on a quarterly basis
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests discounted or free glasses a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Death in service cover of 3 x salary
• Monthly all-stop days with team building and educational sessions included
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools courses and virtual webinars
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• Company-funded staff events
• Fully stocked on-site pantries filled with delicious food and drinks
• A bright spacious and modern working environment built to the highest standards

Please note: All staff are subject to a DBS check. We are unable to offer employment to any candidate whose criminal record may pose a risk to patient safety. We are also unable to offer sponsorship for this position at this time.

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description please contact

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people irrespective of gender age disability sexual orientation race language religion ethnic or social origin

Required Experience:

Junior IC