Stores Operative

**Stores Operative**

**HMP Thameside**

**Full time, 40 hours, 8:30am
- 5pm**

**Permanent**

**£20,827- £21,171 Per annum, plus £6,200 for London weighting**

HMP Thameside is a privately run prison estate located in Southeast London. The prison is a remand establishment operated by Serco Ltd.

We have an opening for an Operational Support Officer (OSO) working primarily in the Stores & Procurement department. The individual may also be called upon to work in the Prisoners Finance department when needed to complement staffing in that area

The Stores department is responsible for the purchasing and distribution of essential supplies and services for the smooth running and operation of the prison. The is a key function which facilitate the day-to-day activities and running of the prison. A role which enables and serves the needs of both staff and prisoners.

The role is physically demanding as it involves manual handling - required to lift/move heavy items. Boxes can weigh between 20kg-30kg, and the individual must be comfortable lifting up to that amount.

The job holder will be required to carry out some of the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:

- Stock replenishment - reviewing stock and inventory, going round the Storeroom, and recording items we are running low in.
- Raise Purchase Order (PO) for suppliers. Placing requisition orders on the Guided Buying and SAP databases.
- Handling telephone enquiries from Suppliers and providing advice to staff and customers.
- Visiting the Parcel Room to collect delivery/items dropped at the front desk. Boxes can weight up to 30kg
- Assisting in the Finance department undertaking administrative tasks as instructed by management.

**What you need to do the job**

This is an opportunity for an individual who has previous Storekeeping experience. It is important that they have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally engage face to face with the customer.

There is a considerable amount of manual handling associated with this role. You must be physically able due to the amount of lifting involved in the role. Furthermore, having a working knowledge of excel spreadsheets would be beneficial.

**What we offer**
- A salary ranging between 20,827.80- £21,171.10, plus £6,200 London weighting
- 25 day holiday plus bank holidays
- Working in a tight knit, friendly team environment
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- An autonomous and supportive culture
- Serco benefits package

**Why Serco**

Meaningful and vital work: The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people’s lives.

Great people: We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

**About Serco**
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

**Apply**

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.