Job summary
GMMH Facilities are looking to recruit a Receipt & Distribution (R&D) stores assistant for our Facilities Facilities Team to further enhance our services teams who are moving towards a new and exciting future, utilising technological advancements, and rethinking processes to deliver strong service goals to our service users and customers.
The post holder will be part of the R&D team while working with colleagues across CEF Facilities and the wider organisation to ensure an excellent service to our customers.
The post holder will undertake driving, distribution, portering and stores duties to meet the standards, policies, and objectives of the Domestic & Portering Team and Trust.
The post holder will work as part of the Facilities team and will be required to work closely with their teams, providing a flexible and comprehensive service offering cover for colleagues when necessary, for which full training will be provided.
The post holder will be a core member of the team and will maintain a focus on providing top-tier customer services and working with stakeholders to ensure the operation of the R&D team.
Main duties of the job
* To act as the front facing contact for customers of the Prestwich Stores team this may involve occasional contact with Service Users.
* To provide a professional, friendly, and efficient image of the Prestwich Stores team.
* To always maintain confidentiality in line with the organisation's Information Governance policies.
* Identify and inform the Domestic & Portering or Prestwich Stores management team of any recurring issues.
* To assist with the sorting process of internal and external goods and mail.
* General portering and delivery duties of a routine and non-routine nature.
* To ensure medication (controlled and others), specimens, food, and goods are safely delivered following all relevant policies and procedures.
* Use of power tools on an occasional basis to help dismantle furniture in the Trusts recycling yard or office spaces.
* Processing and receipting of all goods onto the stores system.
* Moving of cages, boxes and pallets with the Stores area on a regular basis.
* Ensure Health & Safety is correctly followed & reported if necessary.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Pay Enhancements - 43% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 85% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
Excellent pension
Cycle to work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Wellbeing programme
Blue Light Card Discounts
Details Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
437-7286067
Job locations
Greater Manchester Mental Health
Bury New Road
Prestwich (M25 3BL)
M25 3BL
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Working in Customer related role
* Receipting goods in & goods out using a system
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety
Desirable
* Experience using equipment to move cages, pallets and other items.
* Previous work experience in R&D stores
Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge of Heath & Safety
* Good understanding of computers
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Capable of working within time limits and under pressure
Other Requirements Essential
* Be able to be flexible working to meet the changing and competing service demands
* Ability to undertake rota requirements if necessary, including early mornings and public holidays.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Working in Customer related role
* Receipting goods in & goods out using a system
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety
Desirable
* Experience using equipment to move cages, pallets and other items.
* Previous work experience in R&D stores
Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge of Heath & Safety
* Good understanding of computers
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Capable of working within time limits and under pressure
Other Requirements Essential
* Be able to be flexible working to meet the changing and competing service demands
* Ability to undertake rota requirements if necessary, including early mornings and public holidays.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Greater Manchester Mental Health
Bury New Road
Prestwich (M25 3BL)
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Greater Manchester Mental Health
Bury New Road
Prestwich (M25 3BL)
M25 3BL
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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