Assistant Estates Store Keeper

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks an Estate Stores Assistant to support the efficient operation of the Estates Stores service. The role involves handling, recording, and distributing stock essential for maintenance and projects. You will maintain accurate inventory records, ensure compliance with safety standards, and assist the Stock Controller in optimising store resources. This role is vital for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring materials are readily available to support healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Methodical approach to stock handling.
• Focus on accuracy, safety, and service responsiveness.
• Ability to respond to queries from staff.

Responsibilities

• Support receipt, storage, and dispatch of Estates stock.
• Accurately record stock movements.
• Assist in processing requisitions and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and safe stores environment.
• Respond to queries regarding stock availability.
• Work under direction of Stock Controller.

Job description

Estate Stores Assistant – Role Overview

The Estates Stores Assistant is a vital support role within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the Estates Stores service. Reporting to the Estates Stock Controller (Band 4), the postholder will assist in the day-to-day handling, recording, and distribution of Estates stock, ensuring that materials are readily available to support maintenance and project teams across the Trust.

This role requires a methodical and proactive approach to stock handling, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and service responsiveness. The Estates Stores Assistant will support the use of procurement and inventory systems, help maintain organised and secure storage environments and ensure that stock movements are properly documented in line with Trust procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the receipt, safe storage, and timely dispatch of Estates stock, ensuring materials are available to meet operational needs.
• Accurately record stock movements using Trust systems, maintaining up-to-date inventory records and assisting in stock checks.
• Assist in processing requisitions, delivery notes, and returns in accordance with Trust procurement procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised stores environment, adhering to health, safety, hygiene, and security standards at all times.
• Respond to queries from Estates staff and provide front-line support for order collections and stock availability.
• Work under the direction of the Stock Controller to ensure efficient use of space and resources within the stores.

Trust Background

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.