Job overview

GMMH Facilities are looking to recruit a Receipt & Distribution (R&D) stores assistant for our Facilities Facilities Team to further enhance our services teams who are moving towards a new and exciting future, utilising technological advancements, and rethinking processes to deliver strong service goals to our service users and customers.

The post holder will be part of the R&D team while working with colleagues across CEF Facilities and the wider organisation to ensure an excellent service to our customers.

The post holder will undertake driving, distribution, portering and stores duties to meet the standards, policies, and objectives of the Domestic & Portering Team and Trust.

The post holder will work as part of the Facilities team and will be required to work closely with their teams, providing a flexible and comprehensive service offering cover for colleagues when necessary, for which full training will be provided.

The post holder will be a core member of the team and will maintain a focus on providing top-tier customer services and working with stakeholders to ensure the operation of the R&D team.

Main duties of the job

• To act as the front facing contact for customers of the Prestwich Stores team this may involve occasional contact with Service Users.
• To provide a professional, friendly, and efficient image of the Prestwich Stores team.
• To always maintain confidentiality in line with the organisation's Information Governance policies.
• Identify and inform the Domestic & Portering or Prestwich Stores management team of any recurring issues.
• To assist with the sorting process of internal and external goods and mail.
• General portering and delivery duties of a routine and non-routine nature.
• To ensure medication (controlled and others), specimens, food, and goods are safely delivered following all relevant policies and procedures.
• Use of power tools on an occasional basis to help dismantle furniture in the Trusts recycling yard or office spaces.
• Processing and receipting of all goods onto the stores system.
• Moving of cages, boxes and pallets with the Stores area on a regular basis.
• Ensure Health & Safety is correctly followed & reported if necessary.  

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Pay Enhancements – 43% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 85% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.  

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years         

Excellent pension            

Cycle to work scheme   

Salary sacrifice car scheme         

Wellbeing programme  

Blue Light Card Discounts