Storekeeper

Hackney Borough Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Borough Council's Repairs & Maintenance department is seeking an exceptional storekeeper to support stock control and materials supply for around 33,000 homes. The role focuses on managing building materials, accurate stock records and timely provision to the workforce.

You will work as part of the stores team, using an IT stock management system, with strong communication and team-working skills, to ensure first class service for residents and leaseholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in stock control and materials handling.
• Ability to use an IT stock management system effectively.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records and control of building materials.
• Source and supply materials to the workforce as required.
• Work as part of the stores team to ensure timely materials delivery.

Skills

Stock control

Materials handling

IT literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Repairs & Maintenance is responsible for the upkeep of approx 33,000 homes and our building maintenance department has made significant changes and improvements to the way it carries out repairs and maintenance to these homes. We now require an exceptional storekeeper for our materials supply and stock control operation in support of the building maintenance department.

This is an exciting time to be joining the London Borough Of Hackney’ Repairs & Maintenance department. The organisation has undergone a major transformation which has resulted in a stand alone direct labour department being created, which is viable, focussed on service delivery and providing high levels of customer satisfaction.

We now require someone with exceptional storekeeping and stock control abilities who will help drive the section forward, make a difference and ensure that our building materials are managed effectively in providing a first class service for both our residents and leaseholders.

Ideally, you are a storekeeper or materials officer with solid experience in stock control and the management of building materials, who is both self motivated and can work effectively as part of a team.

You should have significant experience of working in a materials supply and stock control environment, together with good computer skills offering the ability to both interrogate and effectively operate an IT stock management system.

You will work as part of the stores team in both sourcing and providing building materials for our workforce and you will need to be organised, methodical and possess good communication skills

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

Closing date for applications: 04 October 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 19 October 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [e-mail]