TheEstates Department is looking to recruit an organised and motivated StoresPerson to support the effective delivery of maintenance services acrossDarlington Memorial Hospital. The postholder will be responsible for managingstock and non-stock items, maintaining accurate inventory records, receivingand checking deliveries, and ensuring materials are available to supportengineering and maintenance teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someonewith strong organisational skills, a customer-focused approach and an interestin supporting essential services within a busy healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-dayoperation of the Estates stores, maintaining stock levels, processing ordersthrough the Cardea system, receiving and checking deliveries, and ensuringmaterials are stored safely and securely. They will maintain documentationincluding delivery notes, service reports and COSHH records, supportcalibration and certification processes, undertake meter readings across thesite and assist the wider Estates team as required. The role involves regularcommunication with maintenance staff, contractors and customers to ensure anefficient and responsive service is delivered..
About us
Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.
This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.
We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job responsibilities
The Stores Person is responsible for the overall control,management and safeguarding of Estates stock and purchased goods. Keyresponsibilities include:
Maintainingaccurate stock control records and ensuring appropriate stock levels areavailable to support Estates operations.
Requisitioningstock and non-stock items using the Cardea system.
Receiving,checking and receipting deliveries, ensuring goods are free from damage andmatch purchase orders.
Safelystoring goods and maintaining appropriate controls for out-of-hours access.
Maintainingfiling systems for delivery notes, maintenance reports and other documentation.
Monitoringand controlling calibration certification and associated data records.
Supportingfilter delivery processes and carrying out meter readings across the hospitalsite.
Maintainingand updating the COSHH register.
Workingwith Estates engineers, craftspersons, contractors and service users to supporteffective service delivery.
Supportingthe wider Estates team as required and undertaking training where necessary.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
- Ability to work in adverse environments including plant rooms, ducts, restricted spaces and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to organise workload and work within sensitive healthcare environments. Team player with a customer-focused approach.
- Experience working within healthcare settings
Qualifications
- Current UK Driving Licence
Experience
- Good customer service and customer interaction experience
- Maintenance experience in hospitals or similar environments. Previous stock control and IT systems experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective communication skills with staff, customers and service users. Flexible and adaptable approach. Good awareness of Health & Safety requirements. Ability to provide and receive routine and technical information. Ability to advise non-technical users on safe use of equipment.
- Previous experience using Cardea or similar stock management systems
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.
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