Job Description

The closing date is 5th Oct 2025

Job summary

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Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting healthcare services behind the scenes?

Simply Serve Ltd is looking for a dedicated Storekeeper to join our Estates Department at Yeovil District Hospital.


As Storekeeper, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our engineering and maintenance teams have the supplies they need to keep the hospital running smoothly. From sourcing and purchasing to stock control and supplier liaison, you'll be the go-to person for all things stores and supplies.

This position offers an additional Recruitment and Retention payment of 3,200 per annum.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Managing stock levels and placing timely orders for engineering supplies Ensuring accurate receipting, storage, and rotation of goods Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure best value and service Using systems like FM First and Oracle to manage inventory and authorise payments Leading the annual stock take and supporting ad-hoc procurement needs

You'll collaborate closely with the Workshops Supervisor, Maintenance staff, EFM Admin team, Finance, Procurement, and external suppliers.


Simply Serve Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, delivering high-quality Estates, Facilities, and specialist support services. We're committed to excellence, sustainability (ISO14001), and quality (ISO9001), and we're proud to support the NHS in delivering outstanding care.


Apply now and help us keep Yeovil District Hospital running at its best.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Recognised English & maths qualification


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Desirable

Any relevant Health & Safety training


Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

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Essential

Good communication skills


Organisational ability


Ability to take responsibility




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Desirable

Health and Safety legislation


Knowledge of customer care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For help with your application, contact:

Andy Jenkins


andy.jenkins@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

24937.00 to 26598.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3187

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT