Job Description

Stores Assistant | Facilities | Spire Liverpool Hospital | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | 20 Hours per Week | £13,270.40 per annum

Spire Liverpool Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an organised and reliable Stores Assistant to join our Facilities team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 20 hours per week.

The successful candidate will need to work flexibly between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, according to the operational needs of the department.

About the role

As a Stores Assistant, you will support the effective coordination and control of stock and supplies across the hospital. You will help ensure that departments receive the correct items promptly, while maintaining accurate records and appropriate stock levels.

Duties and responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check that the correct goods have been supplied.
• Distribute stock and non-stock items to hospital departments promptly.
• Complete regular stock checks and replenish supplies as required.
• Monitor stock levels and report unavailable or back-ordered items.
• Order supplies from the National Distribution Centre and approved external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate stock records and documentation.
• Rotate stock to minimise waste and prevent expired items from being used.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised stores environment.
• Support stocktakes and other duties appropriate to the role.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a stores, stock-control, warehouse or supplies environment.
• Healthcare stores experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
• Flexibility to work between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to meet departmental requirements.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata
• Employer and employee contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to employee discounts
• Free uniform
• Opportunities for training and development

Our values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding together

We are committed to supporting our colleagues’ wellbeing through work-life balance, ongoing development, recognition and reward.

Spire Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, and it is their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date

To streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We therefore recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.