Job summary
- Main area
- Estates
- Grade
- GMS Band A
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-25-GMS0343
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Managed Services
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £23,959 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Stores Assistant, GMS Band A
GMS Band A
GMS provides the estates, facilities, sterile services and materials management services for the Trust. We provide services such as clinical equipment management, provision of facilities services such as catering, domestics, portering and linen, manage the construction and development of new and existing healthcare buildings and manage the building, engineering and grounds services.
GMS aims to provide a best value customer service which ensures a safe, compliant and sustainable environment, and that supports our customers to be efficient and effective in patient care.
Job overview
Are you organised, hands-on, and good with people? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) is looking for a proactive Stores Assistant to join our busy Estates team. Based in Cheltenham, close to Cheltenham General Hospital, you’ll play a key role
in keeping things running smoothly by managing our stock of building, electrical, and mechanical materials – ensuring our maintenance teams have everything they need to keep our hospitals safe, functional and fully operational.
You’ll be part of a busy and varied Estates service, where each day brings something new. We’re continuing to develop and improve how we work, and we value people who bring fresh ideas, a strong work ethic, and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Please note this job will attract GMS Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS)
Please see attached TCS for reference
Main duties of the job
We’re looking for someone with great organisational skills, a hands-on approach and the ability to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a large stock inventory of over 2,000 items, with a value of around £200,000
- Requisitioning and issuing materials to the Estates maintenance team.
- Ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining accurate records using our Facilities Management System.
- Conducting regular stock checks and audits.
- Working closely with the Workshop Manager to ensure materials are available for planned works.
- Maintaining inventories at both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital sites.
- Monitoring and ordering personal protective equipment (PPE) and keeping distribution records.
- Liaising with suppliers to manage stock levels and resolve any supply issues.
- Keeping stores clean, tidy, safe, and well organised.
- Regularly lifting and moving stock items (frequently up to 25kg, occasionally more with lifting equipment).
Working for our organisation
At Gloucestershire Managed Services, we provide essential support services that keep NHS hospitals running, such as maintenance, catering, portering, logistics and more. Our work might take place behind the scenes, but it plays a vital role in delivering safe and efficient healthcare every day.
Join us and become part of a team where your work truly matters.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit an online application on NHS Jobs (TRAC).
Alternatively, if you would prefer to apply via email, please send your CV with the job title in the subject line to:
Please Note: Upon submission, an NHS Trac account will be created in your name to enable your application to be processed and assessed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A good understanding of building and engineering materials.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.
- A positive customer-focused attitude.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- A full, clean driving licence is desirable.
You’ll work closely with Estates and maintenance colleagues across two busy hospital sites, supporting the planning and delivery of essential works. You’ll also take a proactive approach to managing stock, identifying slow-moving items, and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic education with good numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable criteria
- Full, clean driving licence.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience managing stock and inventory (e.g. over 2,000 items).
- Experience issuing and requisitioning materials.
Desirable criteria
- Experience using IT systems for record keeping (e.g. ordering, tracking stock).
- Experience working in a fast-paced, practical or hands-on role (e.g. warehouse, estates, maintenance).
- Experience working as part of a team in a support or operational environment.
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Good understanding of stock management processes.
- Strong organisational skills.
Desirable criteria
- Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Penny Bickerstaff
- Job title
- Workforce Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977 787 082
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