Location: Ulverston
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
We’re looking for an effective and efficient Warehouse Technician to join our Community Equipment Service within Adult Social Care.
Westmorland and Furness Council's Community Equipment Service works with partner organisations like the NHS to deliver, install and maintain equipment to help people stay active, comfortable and independent in their own home.
As Warehouse Technician you will assist in the planning, organising and testing of a range of quality equipment, utilising warehousing and stock management systems to ensure efficiency.
You will be the first contact for any enquiries, responding to general queries in respect of standard and at times non-standard stock/equipment.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, working effectively and efficiently in line with the needs of our customers.
This role can be physically demanding, and you will need the ability to lift heavy items in accordance with Health and Safety procedures.
This role also requires a full driving licence with at least 1 years driving experience.
Our vision throughout Adult Social Care is “People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them.”
We are looking for people that share our passion and drive to bring our vision to life.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24/06/26
Interview date: W/C 29/06/26
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
