Storekeeper
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
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Job summary
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Storekeeper to manage goods reception, stock control and distribution across wards. The role requires reliable daily handling of stock, data entry in the stock system and proactive support to ward staff.
Key tasks include inventory maintenance, order processing, and responding to enquiries while ensuring accuracy and safety in a busy hospital stores environment.
Qualifications
- GCSE Math and English at least Grade 4+ or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 2 or demonstrable experience working in a stores environment.
- Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to operate a computerised stock management system and inventory tools.
Responsibilities
- Receive goods from suppliers/ carriers and unload as required in all weather.
- Check goods received and note discrepancies; input data into stock system or direct non-stock deliveries to end-users.
- Distribute and manage stock, maintain ward top-up system, and compile orders with ward staff.
- Maintain accurate data in the computerised stock management system and ensure up-to-date records.
- Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/ departments daily; lift and carry loads in cages as needed.
- Handle enquiries from wards/ departments; escalate unresolved issues to the Deputy Materials Manager.
- Process ad hoc orders promptly; advise on alternatives during stock shortages to maintain ward services.
- Assist with stocktaking and keep the stores clean and safe, adhering to Health and Safety procedures.
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Job description
Storekeeper
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 07:00am - 16:30pm)
Permanent
Salary: £25,272 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly**
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot
- 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 a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
- 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.
- Distribution of goods/ supplier.
- Receipt of goods/ supplies.
- 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.
- Assist with stocktaking as required.
- Maintain the stores in a clean and tidy condition to provide a safe working environment adhering to all Health and safety procedures and promoting a Health and Safety culture within the department.
- Carry out any other reasonable requests from Management.
- Undertake occupational and vocational training as and when necessary.
- Attend safety training to be aware of the need for safety and security of the Stores, its stock and staff always.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
- 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.
- Distribution of goods/ supplier.
- Receipt of goods/ supplies.
- 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.
- Assist with stocktaking as required.
- Maintain the stores in a clean and tidy condition to provide a safe working environment adhering to all Health and safety procedures and promoting a Health and Safety culture within the department.
- Carry out any other reasonable requests from Management.
- Undertake occupational and vocational training as and when necessary.
- Attend safety training to be aware of the need for safety and security of the Stores, its stock and staff always.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
- GCSE Math and English GCSE Grade 4+ or equivalent, ideally with an NVQ level 2 or experience working in a store's environment
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- An ability to communicate effectively with Stakeholders and Suppliers
- Good numerical skills
- Good communication skills, to influence and convey key messages to a select audience
- Good interpersonal skills; being an effective communicator and influencer, capable of selling the Materials Management function at operational levels, both internally externally
- To be able to train other team members as required
- Understanding of a warehouse environment
- Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and issues
- Shows and demonstrates initiative
- Adaptable
- Team Player
- Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy, applying an appropriate ethical approach in commercial dealings on behalf of the Trust
- Flexible
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise work
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Delivery of an efficient and customer focused Procurement service
- Professional appearance and conduct at all times
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity
- Ability to work flexible hours and to travel across Trust sites if required
- Effective Open Communication
- Excellence and safety in all that we do
- Challenge but support
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