Storekeeper & Driver
Technical 3B
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Salary: £27,274
Hours: 37 hours per week
West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people.
Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.
This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.
The position is under the supervision of the Warehouse and Distribution Manager and will undertake various warehouse and distribution duties. The successful candidate will regularly use the Section’s computer and email systems in relation to issuing stock and transport requests. They will also be required to transport goods to Fire Stations and other WMFS locations within the West Midlands region on a rotational basis with the other Storekeeper/Drivers.
Applicants should have some experience of working in warehouse and distribution section and using Warehouse IT systems, ideally Oracle Inventory. Candidate must have a full clean UK driving licence and be able to carry out manual handling duties.
For full details of the position please see the attached Job summary.
Please note that those eligible for redeployment will be given prior consideration for this role. Also, if an employee is placed ‘at risk’ at any time during this selection process your application may be delayed whilst their suitability for the role is considered. If they are successful, the vacancy will be withdrawn.
To process orders using an inventory system, pick & pack goods, and deliver to relevant departments/ stations
To work as part of a team to complete all warehousing and driving duties
To receive and respond to internal and external telephone calls and emails
To deliver and collect goods from other locations within the West Midlands area
To deputise for the W&D Manager when they are on leave or cover for a colleague who is sick or on leave.
All other accountabilities detailed within the Role Profile and the Behavioural Framework
Essential skills or experience
We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:
We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.
In addition, employees have access to:
We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.
WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.
Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
To apply, please complete the application questions outlining your skills and experiences in line with the job description (linked below).
If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Shahid Saeed on 0121 380 6186 or by email at shahid.saeed@wmfs.net
West Midlands Fire Service is the second largest fire and rescue service in the country, delivering emergency response as well as prevention and protection services for homes and businesses across the West Midlands.
