Stores Assistant - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Context of the Role

You will work as part of a team in a busy environment, under the guidance and supervision of a Stores Manager or Supervisor.

Involved in moving stock manually around the stores and delivering packages across campus.

Duties include receiving, moving, checking and storing incoming goods plus assisting in the provision of goods receipting and delivery services across the campus.

Main Responsibilities Operational

Welcome and greet customers and delivery staff in a respectable manner
Provide a counter service to staff and students, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
Handle and operate necessary tools and accessories in maintaining and managing a store, including a hand held scanner device
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks
Handle shipping, loading and unloading of products
Stack and organise large bulk items
Drive vans and trucks in handling warehouse materials as required
Handle delicate and sensitive products with utmost care
Scan delivered items and ensure quality
Unpack shipments in the store room, categorise and prioritise them appropriately
Pack, sort, organise and store inventory in proper location
Report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors
Accurately process inventory paperwork, efficiently and promptly
Package items and label correctly prior to delivery across campus
Prepare and distribute specialordered merchandise
General housekeeping and maintenance of stores keep neat and clean stores to provide a safe working environment for colleagues and staff alike
Attend training courses as required during the course of employment.
Assist in other Stores areas, as required

General

Have an understanding of and commitment to promote the University's policies and procedures to support and promote Equality & Diversity.
To maintain confidentiality of information in line with data protection requirements and University policy.
To comply with Health and Safety requirements, including having an awareness of personal responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment.
To contribute to the University's agenda for social responsibility, including sustainability.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Mark Mullin

General enquiries:

Technical support:

**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.