Location: Canterbury
Salary: £18,852 to £20,092
Grade: Grade 3
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 6 Months
Release Date: Friday 17 December 2021
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 04 January 2022 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference: EST-058-21

We are looking for a Estates Stores Assistant who can use their good interpersonal skills, self-motivated approach, and high attention to detail to provide a high standard of service to our customers to Stores. The successful post holder will carry out administrative, manual and customer services duties, while also undertaking IT tasks using Microsoft and web-based applications including databases.

The successful post holder will be capable of working independently but also thrive within a team. There will also be an expectation for collaborative working to learn the role and progressing to suggesting improvements eg to streamline processes. Working closely with the Stores Supervisor, the post holder will seek best value while procuring goods and services in compliance with current regulations, undertaking diligent stock control and providing exceptional customer care.

To be successful in this role you will have:

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
Methodical approach to tasks with good organisational and prioritising skills, able to complete tasks promptly and accurately with a focus on attention to detail
Abilities in diligent and accurate recording of information
The ability to remain effective and efficient under pressure, including maintaining professional communication
Good IT skills on Microsoft applications
This is a fixed-term position while we review the activities of the Stores team within a wider Departmental review. There is potential scope for this role to continue/develop along with any agreed changes to the structure of the Stores function.