We're currently recruiting a dedicated R&D Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a R&D Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Receipt and Dispatch Assistant - Peterborough City Hospital

• £9.65 per hour, 37.5 hours per week 
• Alternate weekends
• Shifts: 7am to 3pm & 12pm to 8pm

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways programme
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To provide food production for the patient meal service
• Assisting with general cleaning duties
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene throughout
• Pick and pack trolleys for wards - ensure correct amount of food and supplies are sent to the wards or departments 
• Dealing with call back orders effectively
• Loading and dispatching of insulated food containers to all areas of the hospital
• Responsible for receiving calls, ensuring all relevant information is obtained, in a polite and courteous manner
• Carry out general administrative duties, as required.

Our ideal R&D Assistant will:

• Awareness of food & hygiene standards   
• Passionate about customer care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.   
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.   
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.   
• It doesn’t matter if you’ve never worked as a Receipt and Dispatch Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our customers  
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.