Job summary
Storekeepers
37.5 hours per week
Fixed term for 12 months
Salary: £24,465 per annum
Closing Date: 19th October 2025
Interview Date: 28th October 2025
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
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Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit 2 x Storekeepers to contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Stores Service to all wards and departments of the George Eliot Hospital on site.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
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, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receipt of goods/ supplies
- 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.
General
- 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.
Training
- 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.
Communication
- Undertake and develop relationships with Trust Staff/ Department to ensure delivery of an effective and efficient service, to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust whilst ensuring standards of care are not compromised.
- Attend regular Team Meetings to be appraised of new Trust developments, products and services and to review progress and procedures as required.
Behaviours
- To display high standards of behaviour in line with the compact agreement.
- To have a customer focused approach to the business.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Receipt of goods/ supplies
- 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.
General
- 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.
Training
- 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.
Communication
- Undertake and develop relationships with Trust Staff/ Department to ensure delivery of an effective and efficient service, to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust whilst ensuring standards of care are not compromised.
- Attend regular Team Meetings to be appraised of new Trust developments, products and services and to review progress and procedures as required.
Behaviours
- To display high standards of behaviour in line with the compact agreement.
- To have a customer focused approach to the business.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively with Stakeholders and Suppliers
- Good numerical skills
Desirable
- 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
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE Math and English GCSE Grade 4+ or equivalent, ideally with an NVQ level 2 or experience working in a store's environment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of a warehouse environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and issues
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to communicate effectively with Stakeholders and Suppliers
- Good numerical skills
Desirable
- 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
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE Math and English GCSE Grade 4+ or equivalent, ideally with an NVQ level 2 or experience working in a store's environment
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of a warehouse environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and issues
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Main Stores, George Eliot Hospital
George Eliot Hospital, College Street, Nuneaton
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Employer's website
http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
