Description
Spire Liverpool Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an organised and reliable Stores Assistant to join our Facilities team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 20 hours per week.
The successful candidate will need to work flexibly between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, according to the operational needs of the department.
As a Stores Assistant, you will support the effective coordination and control of stock and supplies across the hospital. You will help ensure that departments receive the correct items promptly, while maintaining accurate records and appropriate stock levels.
Responsibilities:
- Receive deliveries and check that the correct goods have been supplied.
- Distribute stock and non-stock items to hospital departments promptly.
- Complete regular stock checks and replenish supplies as required.
- Monitor stock levels and report unavailable or back-ordered items.
- Order supplies from the National Distribution Centre and approved external suppliers.
- Maintain accurate stock records and documentation.
- Rotate stock to minimise waste and prevent expired items from being used.
- Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised stores environment.
- Support stocktakes and other duties appropriate to the role.
Requirements:
- Previous experience within a stores, stock-control, warehouse or supplies environment.
- Healthcare stores experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
- Flexibility to work between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to meet departmental requirements.
Benefits:
- 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata
- Employer and employee contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to employee discounts
- Free uniform
- Opportunities for training and development