Stores Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 29 days pro rata

Private healthcare & pension scheme

On-site car parking

Gym membership on-site

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

University College Birmingham invites applications for a Stores Assistant in Birmingham. The role supports the College of Food stores team, focusing on order picking, stock management, and maintaining accurate inventory with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

The position is permanent, 37 hours per week, over 39 weeks per year, with generous annual leave, pension contributions, and access to staff benefits. Strong communication and collaboration are key for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores or stock handling preferred.
• Ability to pick orders accurately and manage stock.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and collaboration with team members.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock control and order picking.
• Support the stores team to deliver the College of Food provisions.
• Maintain accuracy in inventory and paperwork.
• Demonstrate reliable communication and teamwork.
• Commit to continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

Picking orders

Stock management

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Professional development

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 20 September 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 5 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.