Storekeeper in Bexley

Storekeeper Job Number: HCAA03147 Agreement Type: Permanent Work Pattern: Full Time Contracted Hours: 36 SCP Range: £37,509 - £38,637 Repairs & Maintenance is responsible for the upkeep of approx 33,000 homes and our building maintenance department has made significant changes and improvements to the way it carries out repairs and maintenance to these homes. We now require an exceptional storekeeper for our materials supply and stock control operation in support of the building maintenance department.

This is an exciting time to be joining the London Borough Of Hackney Repairs & Maintenance department. The organisation has undergone a major transformation which has resulted in a stand alone direct labour department being created, which is viable, focussed on service delivery and providing high levels of customer satisfaction.

We now require someone with exceptional storekeeping and stock control abilities who will help drive the section forward, make a difference and ensure that our building materials are managed effectively in providing a first class service for both our residents and leaseholders. Ideally, you are a storekeeper or materials officer with solid experience in stock control and the management of building materials, who is both self motivated and can work effectively as part of a team.

You should have significant experience of working in a materials supply and stock control environment, together with good computer skills offering the ability to both interrogate and effectively operate an IT stock management system.

You will work as part of the stores team in both sourcing and providing building materials for our workforce and you will need to be organised, methodical and possess good communication skills As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process.

Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace.

However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications : 04 October 2026 (22:59) Interview and assessment date: W/C 19 October 2026 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.