Stores Operative

Who we are & what we stand for

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

Our construction colleagues have significant responsibility for the ongoing maintenance of one of the region’s largest property portfolios. With work spanning responsive and planned repairs, cyclical maintenance and emergency out of hours repairs, fire and building safety, disabled adaptations, asset improvement, stores, purchasing and waste, call handling and customer support, this is a high-performing team operating on the front line with a truly vital role to play in ensuring safe living and working conditions for residents and employees of Gateshead.

About the role

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Stores Operative to join our brilliant team whose ambition is to deliver on the promises we make to our customers. Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

You will be part of a stores team providing a materials collection and delivery service, and waste transfer facility for Repairs and Maintenance of Housing, Schools and Public Buildings, Construction Major Works and Highways.

You will collate and issue building materials via the stores trade counter, accurately check and accept deliveries into stores from suppliers, prepare material kits and deliver materials and PPE to sites around the borough of Gateshead, assist with stock control of materials including goods in and out, input data recording material transactions onto IT systems, assist in the loading and off-loading of materials delivered to the stores, drive a telehandler and forklift for movement of materials and waste, and work within the waste transfer area loading and offloading and segregating waste.

What you'll get to do

• Collate and issue materials via Stores trade counter.
• Accurately check and accept deliveries into Stores from suppliers.
• Prepare materials kits for planned work schemes.
• Deliver materials and PPE to sites around the borough of Gateshead.
• Assist the Senior Stores Operatives in the management of stock control of materials including goods in and out and monitor economic stock levels.
• Input data recording material transactions onto IT systems.
• Maintain the Van Stock system.
• Drive a telehandler and forklift for movement of materials and waste in line with Council procedures
• Work within Waste Transfer Station area loading and offloading and segregating waste.
• Maintain upkeep and cleanliness of Stores and WTS facility, and other areas where necessary.
• Be pro-active in all aspects of health and safety and be fully compliant with current legislation.
• Demonstrate a positive, diverse and inclusive attitude to both internal and external customers and colleagues.

What you'll bring

• Knowledge of stock and waste control processes

• Knowledge of yard and warehouse processes

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite or similar office IT systems

• Experience working in a construction stores environment

• Experience of stock control

• Experience of data inputting

• Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative when required

• Experience working with a diverse range of customers

• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don’t just offer a great salary we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Flexible Working Hours: Benefit from up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs), giving you more control over your time.
• Hybrid & Flexible Working: We support a healthy work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).

Our commitment to you

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to have a culture and a workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

How to apply

You can apply online using the apply now button below. Within the form, you’ll be asked for details about you, your career history, skills, experiences and qualifications.

We advise you to be as detailed and specific as possible, paying particular attention to any of the above which are relevant to the role to which you are applying.

If you have any questions about your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team via ***email_hidden***

Please note: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. However, in high-volume recruitment situations, it may not always be practicable to interview every eligible candidate. In such cases, we may need to prioritise those who best meet the essential criteria, based on the information provided in the application.

Additionally, the Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.