Job overview
Estates Stores Officer
Department: Estates
Band 3: £22, - £24, plus R&R of 10% (£2,.60 – £2,.60)
Hours: 37.5 per week Full-time, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The Estates Maintenance Team encourage you to make an application if the following applies to you:
1. To be responsible for the procurement of electrical, mechanical, building and hospital equipment parts and equipment. Finding alternative suppliers for products not covered by existing contracts, negotiating availability, price, and delivery. Working with supervisory staff, advising on delivery and availability of stock, and ensuring standard operating procedures are in place and adhered to.
2. Manage and maintain stock control system.
3. The role will also include the routine manual handling of goods and packages inside and outside of the store areas.
4. To work as Maintenance Assistant for short periods as required.
5. To work within Works Office to assist for short periods as required
For further information, please contact Darren Grace, Maintenance Manager on
Interview date: 05 June
Main duties of the job
To run an efficient and cost-effective Estates Stores, which actively supports the smooth running of the Estates Department.
To efficiently source non-stock parts and materials to minimise downtime.
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
6. Free on-site parking
7. Free tea and coffee
8. Great flexible working opportunities
9. Discounted gym membership
10. Lease car scheme
11. Generous annual leave and pension scheme
12. On site nursery (chargeable)
13. Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
14. To undertake the procurement function and be responsible for stock control for the Estates Department, with particular relevance to the needs and procedures of an NHS Estates Stores.
15. Liaise with suppliers to source products, and negotiate alternatives, which may be specialist bespoke items for patient and non-patient equipment.
16. Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, delivery notes, schedules and invoices to resolve any discrepancies.
17. To develop and maintain stock control systems, including routine and ad hoc reports. Use and experience of dedicated Estates stock control/reporting system.
18. Maintain the security of stock at all times.
19. To manage the receipt, storage and issue of Estates stock.
20. To supervise any staff carrying out duties within the Estates store areas.
21. Ensure that store areas are maintained and managed in a clean, organised, and safe manner, complying at all times with Health and Safety standards.
22. To work as Maintenance Assistant as required for short periods of time.
23. To work and assist within Works Office as required.