Storekeeper

London Borough of Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hackney is seeking an exceptional storekeeper to manage materials supply and stock control for the Repairs & Maintenance department. The role focuses on building materials, sourcing, and efficient stock management to ensure a first-class service for residents and leaseholders.

The ideal candidate will have solid stock control experience, be self-motivated, and able to work well within a team, with good IT skills to operate stock systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in stock control and management of building materials.
• Experience in materials supply environment.
• Good computer skills and ability to operate an IT stock management system.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organised and methodical with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and provide building materials for the workforce.
• Support the stores team in sourcing and stock control activities.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist in stock control processes.

Skills

Storekeeping

Stock control

Communication

Tools

IT stock management system

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

If you would like an informal discussion please telephone Bob Brown on 0208 356 6943

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]