Stores Officer

The successful candidate will work as part of a team assisting in the operations of the store which is the central receipt point within NHSH Highland.

Activities will include a range of warehousing duties, customer service and general administrative tasks related to the processing of requests, receipt, issue, storage and dispatch & distribution of goods, however the majority of tasks will be warehouse/inventory/ward product management related.

It is essential that candidates have recent experience (within last 6 months) in a busy Store /Ward product management environment, as is a good level of general  fitness as the post involves frequent daily physical effort in carrying out moving & handling of often heavy loads. You must be proficient with the use of moving & handling equipment such as a pallet truck.

Candidates must be well organised and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate an understanding of stock control principles. You will enjoy interacting with both staff and customers and have a helpful and supportive attitude. You should have experience of computerised stock inventory and e-Procurement systems. You will have a good standard of basic education particularly literacy and numeracy and will be familiar with MS Office applications and e-mail.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries to Karen Hughes- Stores Manager; tel:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.