Stores Person

We are currently recruiting for a Storekeeper to work for Devon and Cornwall Constabulary at their headquarters in Middlemoor Exeter.

This is a temporary role working Monday to Friday 37 hours a week (timings to be discussed at interview).

Please note any successful candidate will be police vetted and must have resided within the UK continuously for at least 3 years at the time of application.

Purpose of this role is - To ensure the appropriate supplies are provided in a timely and cost effective manner whilst meeting Force financial procedures and audit requirements. In particular to:

• Ensure that all submitted requisitions and requests at the counter are fulfilled in a courteous, professional and timely manner, and to contribute to the stores function meeting its agreed service levels.
• Ensure the internal distribution of items within a multi-site operation is undertaken accurately and promptly.
• Purchase and order goods & services from approved suppliers in line with agreed procedures.
• Conversant with MS Office packages and complete all electronic internal inventory transactions accurately.
• Operate all specialist equipment used within the stores in a safe manner.
• Provide specialist advice and knowledge
• Receive stock and replenish the warehouse
• Pick, pack and distribute supplies
• Uphold Force directives regarding Policies and corporate decisions
• Uphold Force Procurement & Financial principals
• Work effectively with other Forces and Public Sector organisations

In addition there are some functions that are intrinsic to this role. An employer's duty of care and current legislation allows the Force to establish if a potential applicant could carry them out, either with or without reasonable adjustments. These functions are:

• Manual Handling
• Fork Lift Truck Driving

Essential Criteria

• Proven ability to work effectively and fluidly within the stores operation
• IT Skills
• Experience in working within a multi-stores environment
• A user knowledge of stock control systems
• Proven ability of using MS Office
• Experience in operating warehouse equipment
• A customer service focused approach
• Ability to work to deadlines

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