Job Description
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Please note: Salary scales are effective from 1st April 2026
We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy stores team as senior storekeeper, leading on providing an efficient and effective stock management service to our in-house housing repairs contractor. As part of this role, you will be responsible for day to day line management of the team, ensuring stock control and availability of supplies and tools, and working within existing financial, procurement and audit requirements for stores administration.
We need someone who has demonstrable experience of stock control and day to day financial management in a stores environment, as can demonstrate strong awareness of policies for working safely, manual handling and inspection of plant/ equipment within a stores / warehouse environment. Ideally the successful post holder will also have previous experience of staff supervision and training in this area, and a good knowledge of trade materials.
You must be able to work on your own initiative, be highly organised and guide the team to work within the necessary policy and procedures, including health and safety. Building strong relationships will be required to support effective management of the team, and to work well with stores’ customers. You must also be competent and confident in using MS Office applications and have demonstrable experience of using stores or repairs management software.
For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
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