Stores Assistant

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Staff development

On-site parking

On-site gym

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a Stores Assistant to join the College of Food in Birmingham. You will be responsible for picking orders, stock control and ensuring accurate, timely processing to support fresh provisions for the college kitchen.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with hours typically 7am–5pm (and occasional 7am–10pm). Benefits include generous leave, a valuable pension, private healthcare, staff development opportunities and on-site

Qualifications

• Experience with picking orders and stock control.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders and manage stock to support College of Food operations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely provision of supplies.

Skills

Stock management

Order picking

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Stores Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £21,304 - £22,669 per annum pro rata of £24,521 - £26,093 per annum - SS1

Job type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, over 39 weeks per year

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our College of Food as a Stores Assistant. A fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to gain hands on experience and continue to develop during this exciting time of growth at University College Birmingham. This role will encompass working with an established stores team to deliver the food provision servicing the famous College of Food.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate competence in picking orders, stock management, while exhibiting a readiness to exercise attention to detail and organisational skills. Your success will also depend on the foundations of good communication and collaboration abilities, with a commitment to continued learning and professional development.

Stores core operating hours tend to be 7am to 5pm but may vary from 7am to 10pm, please consider your availability to commit to these times when considering the role.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year (Pro rata)
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 20th September 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 5th October 2026.

Candidates with experience of; Stores Assistant, Stores Operative, Stores Administrator, Stores Coordinator, Stock Assistant, Stock Operative, Stock Controller, Stockroom Assistant, Stockroom Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Stores Assistant, Warehouse Coordinator, Inventory Assistant, Inventory Controller, Inventory Coordinator, Materials Assistant, may also be considered for this role.