The Role: As part of Workplace Services, the Central Stores Assistant is a pivotal role in supporting the operational delivery of multiple managed buildings, sites and central stores. This role is part of the operational team that support the operational delivery of excellent customer service for all users. This role must adhere to best practise in housekeeping and health and safety compliance. The role ensures that there is professional, smooth and joined up service delivery across all sites and buildings. The role is part of the Central Delivery Service. To receive deliveries for the site departments and users, to record and deliver across the site in a timely manner (within 4 hours or sooner). To collect and collate items from the departments for collection by third party carriers. Keep up to date records of all goods in and out of the site ensuring all items collected or delivered are signed for. The role holder ensures the areas within the stores and the external areas are kept clean and tidy. A valid forklift licence and previous experience operating a forklift are essential for this role. The role is responsible for, dealing with the operational requests from the third-party occupiers and working with our building maintenance teams for reactive and planned maintenance. The role-holder is responsible for carrying out Health & Safety, Compliance, ensuring daily duties are completed, and building and sites are operating efficiently and effectively. About you: In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with Essential Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a Stores, Porterage, or similar operational role Basic maintenance and DIY skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload Confidence working independently with minimal supervision Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with an aptitude for learning new IT systems Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels Forklift Licence Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include: Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases; Generous annual leave allowance Flexible working opportunities; Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries) An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution; Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores; Schemes to support with relocation Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on EDR@admin.cam.ac.uk Please quote reference BA46245 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.