EQUANS are looking for a Stores Operative in Wakefield for our Pinderfields & Pontefract Hospitals contract. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
JOB PURPOSE:
To control and manage the receipt and distribution of all goods from Central Store to
designated area.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide a customer focused, Stock Management service that ensures customers
maintain optimum stock level at all times to meet their needs. This requires co-
ordinating a team within the Central Store, prioritising workloads and expediting stock
to meet demands.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Professional
- Receive, inspect, and accurately book in all deliveries to the central store, ensuring goods match delivery documentation and are recorded in line with procedures.
- Pick, pack, and issue stock required for tasks, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered within required timescales.
- Maintain accurate stock records by carrying out regular stock checks, cycle counts, and supporting investigations into any discrepancies.
- Store all goods safely and systematically, ensuring stock is clearly identified, appropriately rotated, and protected from damage, loss, or wastage.
- Operate mechanical handling equipment, including forklifts and motorised tugs, where trained and authorised, in accordance with safety procedures.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation, manual handling guidelines, and company policies and procedures at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, ensuring all equipment is used correctly and potential hazards are reported promptly.
- Comply with quality standards and actively report any risks, incidents, near misses, or unsafe practices.
Service Delivery
- Contribute to the delivery of an efficient and reliable stock management service, supporting the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Follow established operational procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Respond to stock requests promptly, providing a professional and customer-focused service to wards and departments.
Equipment & Resources
- Use all materials, stock, and equipment responsibly to minimise waste and ensure cost-effective operations.
- Ensure all equipment is used correctly, stored safely, and maintained in good working order, reporting any faults as required.
Team Working & Communication
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and logistics staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and service continuity.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and customers, building positive working relationships with ward and department staff.
- Attend team briefings and follow instructions from supervisors to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
Training & Development
- Complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including Health & Safety and equipment operation where required.
- Maintain and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out duties effectively and safely.
General Responsibilities
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements, including data protection standards.
- Provide support across other Trust locations when required to meet service needs.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the role and level of responsibility.
Closing Statements
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to their role, knowledge, and experience. This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed in line with service needs in consultation with the post holder.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The role may involve working across multiple Mid Yorkshire Trust locations supported by HBML.
Compliance with Trust Policies
The post holder must maintain strict confidentiality in relation to patients, staff, and organisational information. All duties must comply with Data Protection requirements and uphold high standards of data quality, confidentiality, and information security.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
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What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers
