Hospital Catering Storekeeper & Driver – Part-Time

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Rishton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Storekeeper and Relief Kitchen Porter to join the Catering Department. The role involves delivering goods between Preston and Chorley, receiving deliveries, stock control, and support for the kitchen portering team.

The post requires a UK driving licence, good communication, and a willingness to work across sites. Previous catering/store experience is preferred. Part-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent education required; driving licence essential.
• Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 needed to support the team.
• 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 designated places per daily schedule of all Catering requisitions.
• Delivering between Chorley and Preston sites on a daily basis.
• Undertake cleaning manually or with mechanical equipment in catering areas.
• Report defective equipment or health and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Delivering goods using Trust transport.
• Undertake collections and deliveries of catering goods and patient/staff meals between Trust sites.
• Manage vehicle in line with Trust Transport Handbook.
• Proactively support development of the catering service.
• Demonstrate diligence with regard to security of Trust property.
• Maintain and develop own competence.

Skills

Good communication

Driving licence

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene (desirable)

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Storekeeper and Relief Kitchen Porter to join the Catering Department. The role involves delivering goods between Preston and Chorley, receiving deliveries, stock control, and support for the kitchen portering team.

The post requires a UK driving licence, good communication, and a willingness to work across sites. Previous catering/store experience is preferred. Part-time hours apply.