Storekeeper

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank-hols

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

In-house learning directory

Annual leave purchasing/selling

Subsidised restaurant

Generous on-site parking

Job summary

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton is seeking a Storekeeper to manage ward and department stores. The role involves receiving goods, checking deliveries, updating the stock system and distributing items to wards, with attention to stock levels and data accuracy.

Fixed at 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a permanent basis within the Materials team. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining ward stock, respond to enquiries, and ensure timely delivery of supplies to

Responsibilities

• Receive goods from suppliers and unload during deliveries.
• Check goods received and enter data into the stock system; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain ward top-up stock to support daily ward operations.
• Keep stock data accurate and up to date on the computerised system.
• Pick, pack and distribute stores to wards and departments; lift and transport items.
• Respond to ward/department enquiries and escalate unresolved issues.
• Process ad hoc orders quickly and efficiently.
• Advise on alternatives when stock is short to maintain ward services.
• Provide a comprehensive stores service to George Eliot Hospital sites.

Job description

Storekeeper

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 07:00am - 16:30pm)

Permanent

Salary: £25,272 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026

Interview Date: TBC

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship**

• Receiving goods from suppliers/ carriers, which include manually unloading supply vehicles in all weather conditions, as required.
• Check goods received and deal with any discrepancies. Input the information onto the computerised stock management system or distribute non-stock receipts to end-users.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the ward ‘top up system’ in order to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust assisting in the compilation of orders, for goods held in store with Ward/ Department staff to ensure that their stock levels are realistic and workable.
• Maintaining the data on the computerised stock management system and ensuring data is up to date and correct.
• Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/ departments promptly. This is undertaken on a regular daily basis and entails lifting and transporting by hand in cages and sometimes awkward loads, in all weather conditions throughout the shift.
• Deal with enquiries from wards/ departments and ensure that their problems are solved to their satisfaction where possible. Referring any unsolved problems to the Deputy Materials Manager as soon as practicable.
• Process ad hoc orders from ward staff in a speedy and efficient manner.
• In the situation of stock shortages, advise on alternative products and prioritise stock delivery to maintain ward services.
• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Stores Service to all wards and departments of the George Eliot Hospital on site.

Here At George Eliot Our Vision To ‘excel At Patient Care’ Taking Centre Stage. An Ever Evolving Clinically- Led Acute Service Provider We Are On a Journey To Continually Provide High Quality, Safe And Responsive Health Services Delivered By Inspiring And Compassionate Staff Who Share Our Corporate Values

Effective open communication

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Middleton Job title: Deputy Materials Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 153332