Storekeeper Maintenance

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking a dedicated Storekeeper to manage supplies for engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, knowledge of customer care, and experience in health and safety. This position offers a competitive salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 plus additional payments. Join us in supporting healthcare services and enjoy benefits like flexible working options and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing stock levels and placing timely orders for engineering supplies.
• Ensuring accurate receipting, storage, and rotation of goods.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Organisational ability

Knowledge of customer care

Ability to take responsibility

Education

Recognised English & maths qualification

Any relevant Health & Safety training

Tools

FM First

Oracle

Job description

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting healthcare services behind the scenes? Simply Serve Ltd is looking for a dedicated Storekeeper to join our Estates Department at Yeovil District Hospital.

As Storekeeper, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our engineering and maintenance teams have the supplies they need to keep the hospital running smoothly. From sourcing and purchasing to stock control and supplier liaison, you'll be the go-to person for all things stores and supplies.

This position offers an additional Recruitment and Retention payment of £3,200 per annum.

Main duties of the job

• Managing stock levels and placing timely orders for engineering supplies
• Ensuring accurate receipting, storage, and rotation of goods
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best value and service
• Using systems like FM First and Oracle to manage inventory and authorise payments
• Leading the annual stock take and supporting ad-hoc procurement needs

You'll collaborate closely with the Workshops Supervisor, Maintenance staff, EFM Admin team, Finance, Procurement, and external suppliers.

Simply Serve Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, delivering high-quality Estates, Facilities, and specialist support services. We're committed to excellence, sustainability (ISO14001), and quality (ISO9001), and we're proud to support the NHS in delivering outstanding care.

Apply now and help us keep Yeovil District Hospital running at its best.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised English & maths qualification
• Any relevant Health & Safety training
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

• Organisational ability
• Ability to take responsibility
• Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of customer care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearAdditional RRP payment of £3,200 per annum