# Storekeeper > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/storekeeper/bb086dfe-0d67-4d9d-93b2-3a6c22007965 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/storekeeper/bb086dfe-0d67-4d9d-93b2-3a6c22007965.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust - **Location:** George Eliot Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 07:00 - 16:30) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-19T13:07:45.778Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Nuneaton/George_Eliot_Hospital_NHS_Trust/Storekeeper_Warehousing_Stock_Control_Despatch/Storekeeper_Warehousing_Stock_Control_Despatch-v8367455 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8367455?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.geh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview **PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship** Storekeeper - hours per week (Monday to Friday: 07:00am - 16:30pm) Permanent Salary: £25,272 per annum Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 Interview Date: TBC **This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly** All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. #JoinTeamEliot ### Main duties of the job - Receiving goods from suppliers/ carriers, which include manually unloading supply vehicles in all weather conditions, as required. - Check goods received and deal with any discrepancies. Input the information onto the computerised stock management system or distribute non-stock receipts to end-users. - Contribute to the maintenance of the ward ‘top up system’ in order to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust assisting in the compilation of orders, for goods held in store with Ward/ Department staff to ensure that their stock levels are realistic and workable. - Maintaining the data on the computerised stock management system and ensuring data is up to date and correct. - Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/ departments promptly. This is undertaken on a regular daily basis and entails lifting and transporting by hand in cages and sometimes awkward loads, in all weather conditions throughout the shift. - Deal with enquiries from wards/ departments and ensure that their problems are solved to their satisfaction where possible. Referring any unsolved problems to the Deputy Materials Manager as soon as practicable. - Process ad hoc orders from ward staff in a speedy and efficient manner. - In the situation of stock shortages, advise on alternative products and prioritise stock delivery to maintain ward services. - Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Stores Service to all wards and departments of the George Eliot Hospital on site. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Receiving goods from suppliers/ carriers, which include manually unloading supply vehicles in all weather conditions, as required. - Check goods received and deal with any discrepancies. Input the information onto the computerised stock management system or distribute non-stock receipts to end-users. - Distribution of goods/ supplier. - Receipt of goods/ supplies. - Contribute to the maintenance of the ward ‘top up system’ in order to support the day-to-day operation of the Trust assisting in the compilation of orders, for goods held in store with Ward/ Department staff to ensure that their stock levels are realistic and workable. - Maintaining the data on the computerised stock management system and ensuring data is up to date and correct. - Pick, pack and distribute ordered stores to wards/ departments promptly. This is undertaken on a regular daily basis and entails lifting and transporting by hand in cages and sometimes awkward loads, in all weather conditions throughout the shift. - Deal with enquiries from wards/ departments and ensure that their problems are solved to their satisfaction where possible. Referring any unsolved problems to the Deputy Materials Manager as soon as practicable. - Process ad hoc orders from ward staff in a speedy and efficient manner. - In the situation of stock shortages, advise on alternative products and prioritise stock delivery to maintain ward services. - Assist with stocktaking as required. - Maintain the stores in a clean and tidy condition to provide a safe working environment adhering to all Health and safety procedures and promoting a Health and Safety culture within the department. - Carry out any other reasonable requests from Management. - Undertake occupational and vocational training as and when necessary. - Attend safety training to be aware of the need for safety and security of the Stores, its stock and staff always. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. ### Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust - Delivery of an efficient and customer focused Procurement service - Professional appearance and conduct at all times **Desirable** - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity - Ability to work flexible hours and to travel across Trust sites if required ### Trust Values **Essential** - Effective Open Communication - Excellence and safety in all that we do - Challenge but support - Expect respect and dignity - Local healthcare that inspires confidence ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Shows and demonstrates initiative - Adaptable - Team Player - Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy, applying an appropriate ethical approach in commercial dealings on behalf of the Trust **Desirable** - Flexible - Well organised with the ability to prioritise work ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Understanding of a warehouse environment **Desirable** - Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and issues ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - An ability to communicate effectively with Stakeholders and Suppliers - Good numerical skills **Desirable** - Good communication skills, to influence and convey key messages to a select audience - Good interpersonal skills; being an effective communicator and influencer, capable of selling the Materials Management function at operational levels, both internally externally - To be able to train other team members as required ### Qualification(s) and Professional Training **Essential** - GCSE Math and English GCSE Grade 4+ or equivalent, ideally with an NVQ level 2 or experience working in a store’s environment **Desirable** - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent ## Documents - [storekeeper - jd (pdf, 310.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10697620) - [storekeeper - ps (pdf, 276.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10697619) - [storekeeper - frf (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694697) - [functional requirements (pdf, 620.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1934) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.