At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to refurbish and distribute essential equipment for the community.
- Company: Be part of Gloucestershire County Council, making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, and full training support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make an impact by helping people stay independent and supporting the care sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in production or warehouse environments and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 27694 £ per year.
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
Job Location: Hempsted, Gloucester
Salary: 25,583 - 27,694 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 21/07/2026
We are looking for a Refurbishment and Distribution Operative to join our growing equipment refurbishment team!
Gloucestershire Equipment Loan Service (GELS) has a new vacancy for a full time Refurbishment and Distribution Operative to join our team in Hempsted, Gloucester. This is a great opportunity to join an established and supportive team, making a difference to people in Gloucestershire.
About the Role:
GELS plays an important role in supporting the care sector in Gloucestershire. We are responsible for the refurbishment, distribution, delivery, collection and maintenance of equipment to support people being discharged from hospital and to help people to remain independent in their own home. The service is delivered on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council and One Gloucestershire.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Warehouse team to deliver an efficient and effective service
- Moving equipment through the warehouse process
- Allocating workflow and producing workflow documents
- Undertaking stock takes
- Operating machinery such as wash plant, steam cleaner and power tools
- Inputting data to IT systems and manual records
About You:
The ideal candidate will have worked in a production or warehouse environment and have experience of these processes and procedures. You will have experience working in a team and be happy working independently. You will have a focus on quality and a positive, can-do attitude. You will have basic IT skills and a willingness to undertake training and personal development. If you are friendly and outgoing with good communication skills this could be the ideal role for you!
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about.
If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role!
We Offer:
Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that's exactly what we aim to do for our people. Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this: 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years service, plus
Refurbishment and Distribution Operative, Permanent employer: Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With flexible hybrid working options and opportunities for professional growth, staff are encouraged to develop their skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people in care.
Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County Council Recruitment Team
