Storekeeper Driver

West Midlands Fire Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site free gym facilities

Free parking

Enhanced family leave benefits

Job summary

West Midlands Fire Service is seeking a Storekeeper and Driver to join the Warehouse and Distribution team. The role involves warehouse and distribution duties, stock issuing, and transporting goods to Fire Stations and WMFS locations within the West Midlands region on a rotational basis with a fellow Storekeeper/Driver.

The successful candidate will have a full clean UK driving licence, be able to operate a Reach Truck, and be proficient with inventory systems (preferably Oracle Inventory).

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Category B licence required.
• Reach Truck operator qualification preferred.
• Proficient in computer systems.
• Completed manual handling training.
• Category C1 licence beneficial.
• Knowledge of handling hazardous materials desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process orders using inventory system, pick & pack goods and deliver to departments/stations.
• Work as part of a team to complete warehousing and driving duties.
• Answer internal and external telephone calls and emails.
• Deliver and collect goods within West Midlands area.
• Depute for W&D Manager when on leave or covering a colleague.

Skills

Full clean driving licence, UK

Category B licence

Able to lift items safely

Able to use computer systems

Manual handling training

Category C1 licence

Hazardous materials handling awareness

Tools

Oracle Inventory Management System

Job description

Storekeeper & Driver

Technical 3B

Publish date:

Closing date:

Salary: £27,274

Hours: 37 hours per week

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people.

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

The position is under the supervision of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager and will undertake various warehouse and distribution duties. The successful candidate will regularly use the Section’s computer and email systems in relation to issuing stock and transport requests. They will also be required to transport goods to Fire Stations and other WMFS locations within the West Midlands region on a rotational basis with the other Storekeeper/Drivers.

Applicants should have some experience of working in warehouse and distribution section and using Warehouse IT systems, ideally Oracle Inventory. Candidate must have a full clean UK driving licence and be able to carry out manual handling duties.

For full details of the position please see the attached Job summary.

Please note that those eligible for redeployment will be given prior consideration for this role. Also, if an employee is placed ‘at risk’ at any time during this selection process your application may be delayed whilst their suitability for the role is considered. If they are successful, the vacancy will be withdrawn.

Responsibilities

To process orders using an inventory system, pick & pack goods, and deliver to relevant departments/ stations

To work as part of a team to complete all warehousing and driving duties

To receive and respond to internal and external telephone calls and emails

To deliver and collect goods from other locations within the West Midlands area

To deputise for the W&D Manager when they are on leave or cover for a colleague who is sick or on leave.

All other accountabilities detailed within the Role Profile and the Behavioural Framework

Experience and skills

Essential skills or experience

• Full clean driving licence, valid in UK
• Category B licence required
• Qualified Reach Truck operator
• Able to lift items within Health and Safety guidelines
• Able to use computer systems
• Desirable skills or experience
• Completed manual handling training
• Some knowledge of safety procedures for handling hazardous materials e.g. cleaning products.
• Experience of using Oracle Inventory Management System
• Category C1 licence

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave
• flexible and agile working arrangements
• on-site free gym facilities
• free parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition, employees have access to:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• wellbeing programmes
• ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers through partner schemes
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) – with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Shahid Saeed on 0121 380 6186 or by email at [e-mail]