Stores Operative

You will be part of a stores team providing a materials collection and delivery service, and waste transfer facility for Repairs and Maintenance of Housing, Schools and Public Buildings, Construction Major Works and Highways.

You will collate and issue building materials via the stores trade counter, accurately check and accept deliveries into stores from suppliers, prepare material kits and deliver materials and PPE to sites around the borough of Gateshead, assist with stock control of materials including goods in and out, input data recording material transactions onto IT systems, assist in the loading and off-loading of materials delivered to the stores, drive a telehandler and forklift for movement of materials and waste, and work within the waste transfer area loading and offloading and segregating waste.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

We’re responsible for the day-to-day repair and maintenance of over 18,000 council owned homes and various other office and public building across the borough which stretches from Bill Quay to Chopwell. In addition to this, the Council delivers a range of investment works including major, cyclical, and planned works.

We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.

We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.

You’ll get a generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous local government service.

You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.

You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.

You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes.

You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.

It’s time to apply!

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please look at the full job profile via this link JOB PROFILE It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.

All we need from you is a completed application form which you can do online at www.gateshead.gov.uk or alternatively we do accept CV with supporting statement tailored to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria of the role. Please submit your application form electronically or send your CV by no later than midnight on Sunday 16th February 2025.

CV’s must be sent to:

jonathonpotts@gateshead.gov.uk

Or by post to:

Jonathon Potts

Stores and Waste Coordinator

Gateshead Council

Shearlegs Road

Gateshead

NE8 3EN