Vacancy: Fire & Police Supplies Administrator & Stock Controller
Salary: Grade 4 (£25,989 - £28,142, pro-rata’d)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: SFRS Headquarters
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)
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Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe.
Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.
As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.
For more information about Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service please click the below link:
About the Opportunity
This role supports the efficient and effective operation of the Supplies Section by delivering high-quality administrative assistance, stock control, and procurement support. You will play a key part in ensuring that uniforms, PPE, and essential supplies are managed accurately and provided to staff in a timely, compliant, and cost-efficient manner. The role also involves working closely with suppliers, internal teams, and key stakeholders to maintain excellent service standards.
Key Responsibilities
In this dynamic and evolving role, you will:
1. Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Supplies department in line with established procedures
2. Support changes to departmental methods and processes, building effective relationships with partners, stakeholders, and suppliers
3. Respond to enquiries from suppliers and internal users; process external orders and internal requisitions across multiple finance systems
4. Measure and fit garments and PPE for personnel, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
5. Maintain COSHH records for chemicals and cleaning products
6. Maintain stock levels, raise orders, review prices, and source suppliers to ensure best value
7. Assist with monthly stock control checks, stock-taking, and maintaining the stock control database
8. Process invoices and documentation relating to goods and services received
9. Investigate and report any stock discrepancies
10. Support warehouse duties when required and undertake any other reasonable tasks commensurate with the role
About You
We’re seeking a proactive and flexible individual with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to providing high-quality customer service. You will be organised, confident in using stock systems, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a busy team.
Essential Criteria:
11. Experience in stock control administration or warehousing
12. Experience using a computerised stock control system
13. Excellent customer service and communication skills
14. Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Access)
15. Full UK driving licence with the ability to drive manual vehicles
Hours and Working Pattern
16. Core hours: 30 hours (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Additional Information
17. This opportunity is advertised both internally and externally
18. All communication will be sent via email—please check your inbox regularly
For further information, please contact:
19. Antony Fowell –
Apply Now
If you’re an organised and motivated professional ready to make a positive impact within the Supplies team, apply now via our careers site.
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: 16th December 2025 12pm Midday
Interview date: TBC
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
20. Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
21. Generous Pension Scheme
22. Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
23. Free Parking at Most Sites
24. Enhanced Maternity Package
25. Occupational Health
26. Well-being Champions
27. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
28. Eye Tests
29. Flexible Working Scheme
30. The Firefighter Charity
31. Cycle Scheme
32. Blue Light Card
33. Flamesavers
34. Rewards for rescue
35. Say So
36. Development Programme
37. Trade Unions
38. Career Breaks
39. Physiotherapy
40. TRiM
41. Employment Network
42. Fostering Friendly
Safeguarding
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include DBS, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:
Positive Action
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.
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